How Do Babies Learn Language? | Motivation, Environment & Multilingualism | Prof. Nivedita Mani
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How Do We Learn Language?
Ever wonder how babies learn language? We've got answers! Join us for a fascinating chat with Prof. Nivedita Mani from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, as we uncover the secrets of infant language acquisition.
In this episode of Neuroscience and Beyond, you'll learn:
- How babies learn language: From attention and motivation to the impact of their egocentric world.
- The crucial role of the environment: Why "language is a social beast" and how media can surprisingly help!
- Different speech styles: Infant-, child-, and adult-directed speech explained.
- Multilingual upbringing: Practical tips.
- Why adults struggle with accents: The science behind learning languages later in life.
- Gender differences in early language development.
And much more!
Professor Mani shares invaluable insights and practical advice for parents and anyone fascinated by the science of language. Don't miss this interesting and exciting conversation!
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This podcast is supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, MBExC, the European Neuroscience Institute, as well as, SFB1286.