Macaques appear to associate spoken words with pictures
One of the most important cognitive foundations of human language is our ability to develop associations between the ...
10 Language Mistakes Kids Make That Are Actually Pretty Smart
L ittle kids make such cute mistakes when they talk. We know they’re still learning the language, so we tolerate their errors ...
Learning a new language? Your mindset matters more than ‘having a knack’
If they feel they can improve one or more of these aspects of language aptitude, and especially second-language aptitude, ...
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St. Louis Educators Learn What’s Missing in How They Teach Science of Reading
Flat test scores prompt educators from 4 St. Louis schools to visit Washington, D.C., to see how it's done in $1 million literacy challenge.
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Toddler mimics mom’s vocabulary in hilarious TikTok—and it’s a masterclass in language development
Let’s dive into how toddlers develop language skills, why they mimic us, and how parents can encourage healthy communication development.
Learning to read without words
Staff Writer As Susie Mahowald stands in front of her first-grade class at St. John the Baptist Catholic School, she teaches them to spell and read without opening her mouth, ...
What the science of baby-speak can tell us about whale songs
Just like popular songs on TikTok, new humpback whale songs can rapidly spread across regions and populations to replace ...