Language sciences

A database of Welsh tweets is being used to identify the characteristics of an evolving language.

English speakers who are 18 or under use the word ‘like’ in conversation over five times as often as speakers who are over 70; ‘because’ is the most...

The University launched its new Strategic Initiative in Language Sciences at a special one-day conference at Newnham College on 12 May, attended by...

Evidence for a forgotten ancient language which dates back more than 2,500 years, to the time of the Assyrian Empire, has been found by...

What is it about the human brain that makes language possible? Two evolutionary systems working together, say neuroscientists Professor William...

Scientists are developing a computer that can read vast amounts of scientific literature, make connections between facts and develop hypotheses.

Unconscious learning could be the secret to speeding up learning a second language.

We are addicted to language. By way of proof, Andy Martin – lecturer in the Department of French and author of books on Napoleon, Bardot and surfing...