Smart subtitles help language learning

An application - Fleex - extracts subtitle data from a video in the the language you want to learn (only English at present) and shows subtitles in both your target and native languages. More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=196

University applications up by 20,000 in 1 year

University applications up by 20,000 in 1 year: UCAS figures show that university applications are up by more than 20,000 this year, fuelled by rising demand from foreign students, creating more competition for places. More

Learning second language 'slows brain ageing'

A University of Edinburgh study suggests that learning a second language can have a positive effect on the brain, even if it is taken up in adulthood. More