Ellen Bialystok

Kenji Hakuta

More than five thousand languages are currently spoken around the globe. Learning to speak one of them is virtually effortless for most of us, so why is it commonly so difficult to learn a second language? Unraveling this mystery, two top researchers in the field explain how language acquisition can be an odyssey of self-discovery.

The Science And Psychology Of Second-language Acquisition

In Other Words

"A leading Yale psycholinguist separates myth from fact in the first comprehensive account of the psychological, linguistic, educational, and social aspects of bilingualism."

Mirror Of Language

Maria Santos

Martha Castellon Palacios

Tina Cheuk

Rebecca Greene

Diana Mercado-Garcia

Lisa Zerkel

Renae Skarin

How do school communities create environments that fully prepare both English learners and dual-language learners for colleges and careers? Profiling six high-performing high schools, the authors identify design elements and shared values that were key factors in yielding extraordinary results. These include a school-wide language development framework dynamic assessment practices and intensive social-emotional support.

Lessons from Successful High Schools

Preparing English Learners for College and Career

Final Report

The Causal Relationship Between the Development of Bilingualism, Cognitive Flexibility, and Social-cognitive Skills in Hispanic Elementary School Children

Kenji Hakuta

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