Birka: neuroscience
The Surprising Connection Between Reading in a Foreign Language and Empathy
A famous study claimed literary fiction builds empathy, and the replication story is more interesting than the original headline. Reading in another language adds a genuine extra layer of perspective-taking regardless.
Why Reading Before Bed Might Be the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Language Learning
Sleep does more for your vocabulary than any late-night study session. Here's what the science of memory consolidation says about reading in your target language before bed, and how to make it a habit that sticks.
What Happens in Your Brain When You Read in a Foreign Language
Reading in a second language lights up more of your brain than reading in your first. The difficulty you feel isn't a problem. It's your brain building new pathways.