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Our academics can tell you why a person forgets their native language when they become bilingual, how COVID-19 has impacted the way we communicate and why small talk is at the heart of how we interact.

Here you can stay up-to-date with the most recent developments from the Department of Language and Linguistics. Read the latest Departmental news stories, explore our Twitter feed, follow us on Facebook, and discover the ground breaking academic research which has been featured within the wider press and media.

 

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English in England: we should celebrate different languages, not write hate mail about them
Read the article by Professor Monika Schmid in The Conversation
Is it a case of ‘the younger, the better’ for children learning a new language?
Read the article by Professor Florence Myles in The Conversation
What’s the best way to teach children a second language?
Read the article by Dr Karen Roehr-Brackin in The Conversation
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Our latest news stories
Sign languages in East Africa explored at special event
17 Mar 2026
Essex social science expertise showcased during ESRC visit
10 Mar 2026
ResearchPlus: New collaborative of research-focused universities launches
28 Oct 2025
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