Psycholinguistics Neurolinguistics Augmentative And Alternative Communication (Aac) Language Stories

The Man Who Spoke Only in Numbers

Following a severe stroke, a brilliant Russian scientist lost his ability to speak—but found a new voice in the language of numbers. This incredible true story is more than an…

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Psycholinguistics Neurolinguistics

The Science of First Language Attrition

We celebrate learning new languages, but what about the one we learned first? First language attrition is the fascinating, and sometimes frustrating, process where our native tongue can fade after…

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Sign Languages Body Language Australian Aboriginal Languages

Speaking with Hands and Mouth

In central Australia, the Arandic peoples use a complex sign language alongside speech, a system developed for times when speech is taboo, like during mourning or hunting. This dual-modal language…

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Phonetics Augmentative And Alternative Communication (Aac)

Feeling Speech: The Tadoma Method

Imagine a conversation without sound or sight, where words aren't heard but are understood through the delicate dance of vibrations on your fingertips. This is the world of the Tadoma…

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Psycholinguistics Language Acquisition Neurolinguistics

Cracking the Code Before Words: The Infant’s Amazing Ability to Find Word Boundaries

To an infant, spoken language is a continuous, unbroken river of sound. So how do they learn where one word ends and the next begins? This amazing feat of "speech…

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Psycholinguistics Phonetics Neurolinguistics

The Accent That Wasn’t Theirs: Inside the Baffling Neurological Mystery of Foreign Accent Syndrome

Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS) is a baffling and rare medical condition where a person, typically after a stroke or brain injury, suddenly begins speaking their native language in what is…

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Psycholinguistics Phonetics Neurolinguistics

Hearing with Your Eyes: The McGurk Effect and the Illusions of Speech Perception

What happens when your eyes and ears receive conflicting information? The McGurk effect is a powerful illusion where seeing a person say one sound while hearing another causes your brain…

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Semantics Psycholinguistics

Seeing Blue: How the Language You Speak Changes Your Perception of Color

Do you see the same "blue" as a Russian speaker, who has two distinct words for the color? The fascinating link between language and color perception reveals that our vocabulary…

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Multilingualism Psycholinguistics

The Language of Dreams: Do Bilinguals Dream in Both Languages?

Dreams are a universal phenomenon, yet they remain shrouded in mystery. Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, famously referred to dreams as “the royal road...

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Language Learning Neurolinguistics

The Role of Sleep in Consolidating Language Learning

Sleep, an activity that occupies nearly one-third of our lives, has always been an intriguing area of study for researchers. The dynamics of sleep become...

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Language Learning Multilingualism Neurolinguistics

Language Learning and Mental Health: Can Multilingualism Reduce the Risk of Dementia?

As we age, maintaining mental agility becomes more crucial. A healthy mind is essential for achieving longevity and leading a fulfilled, high-quality life. With the...

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