There are many simple words in the English language that are hard for foreign speakers to master. That's because English words often have several different meanings and can be difficult to pronounce.

Other languages have words that mean false, tacky, or trying too hard, but only the English slang term “cheesy” can fully express something so fake that it stinks like Camembert: “He came up to me at ...

As ubiquitous as colored pencils and alphabet posters, lists of “sight words” have long been a fixture in kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. These inventories identify some of the most commonly ...

But an in-depth look at the science behind how language is developed reveals an interesting parallel between the science of reading and second language learning. In fact, the science of reading can ...

EdSource · How a charter school serving adults became embroiled in scandal and sparked calls for reform As California launches a new literacy campaign, some advocates worry that for English learners, ...