native language

Speaking native tongue at home boosts IQ in bilingual children

Research showed that children who spoke one language at school but practiced their native tongue at home with their families scored better in intelligence tests than those who spoke only their non-native language.

Aug 24, 2018, 11:52 AM IST

'Half Girlfriend' might start debate on knowing one's language, feels Arjun Kapoor

The novel divulges the sentiments and linguistic struggles of a backward rural Bhojpuri-laced Hindi-speaking boy from Bihar as he enrols himself at an English-medium college and falls in love with a "high class English-speaking rich Delhi girl". 

Apr 10, 2017, 15:24 PM IST

Good grasp of native language may improve English skills

Pre-schoolers experience significant improvements in their English skills when they have a good grasp of their mother-tongue or native language, according to a new study.

Aug 18, 2016, 17:09 PM IST

Lindsay Lohan learning Russian?

Lindsay Lohan wanted to be able to communicate better with Tarabasov and his family so has been having lessons in his native tongue.

Jul 14, 2016, 07:39 AM IST