Language Archives

Image highlights the dorsal precentral gyrus (in red), crossing the folded front surface at the top of the brain.

Brain region responsible for making sure people say words as intended ID’d

Monkey studies reveal possible origin of human speech

A biological engine for human language

Toddlers ‘surprisingly sophisticated’ at understanding unfamiliar accents

Babies can detect language differences

Singing helps students tune into a foreign language

Fun activities can improve language learning

External mapping helps localize language before brain surgery

What we mean when we ask for the milk

People with easy to pronounce names win friends and favour

Baby lab reveals surprisingly early gift of gab

From the moment they’re born, babies are highly attuned to communicate and motivated to interact. And they’re great listeners.
New research from the University of Notre Dame shows that during the first year of life, when babies spend so mu…