Tag: language
Dogs show human-like language learning
Pooches, puppers, and doggos all refer to the same animal. Now, scientists have discovered that dogs themselves can make similar linguistic connections....
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Babies Begin Understanding Sound Patterns at Four Months
Recent research has revealed that babies begin learning the mechanics of speech sounds much earlier than previously thought. Published in Developmental Science,...
How Bilingualism Can Boost Executive Functioning in Kids with Autism
A groundbreaking study from the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences suggests that encouraging bilingualism in children can have significant...
National Identity: A Perspective on What Truly Makes Us Belong
To define what it takes to "truly" belong to a country, many people across the globe emphasize speaking the local language. They...
Cats Can Learn Words Faster Than Babies
Cats are often seen as aloof. Yet, a groundbreaking study reveals they may be more tuned into human language than we thought....
Why Legal Documents Are Written in Confusing Language
Legal documents are often notorious for their complexity, making them difficult to understand even for professionals in the field. This raises a...
Why Singing Nursery Rhymes to Newborns Matters More?
Discover the groundbreaking study showcasing the pivotal role of rhythmic speech in infants' language development. Learn why singing nursery rhymes to newborns plays a crucial role in laying the foundation for language acquisition, surpassing the importance of phonetics. Insights from brain imaging highlight the significance of rhythm in shaping early language comprehension."
Word Evolution: The ‘Survival of the Fittest’ in Language
Discover the intriguing findings of the University of Warwick's research on word evolution. Explore how words, like 'sex,' endure in our language through a 'survival of the fittest' process similar to natural selection. The study sheds light on cognitive selection in the human brain and its impact on linguistic evolution
Learning from Womb; Babes Know Birth language Though Not Using
Those serene months spent in the womb may be where our language learning journey commences, according to a groundbreaking study. Led by experts at the University of Padua in Italy, the research sheds light on the innate ability of newborns to grasp listening and speaking skills. The findings reveal specific changes in brain patterns when infants are exposed to speech, indicating an early attunement to their mother's language and the foundational rhythms of speech.
