The first language a person learns is known as their native language and is usually a major part of their identity, shaping their earliest thoughts and connecting them with their culture and heritage.

You don't need to learn hundreds of adjectives to speak another language. Source: narciso1 / Pixabay At the beginning of a new year, many people resolve to lose weight or to rein in their spending.

After moving abroad, I found my English slowly eroding. It turns out our first languages aren’t as embedded as we think. Credit...Artwork by PABLO DELCÁN Supported by By Madeleine Schwartz Madeleine ...