Children are astonishing language learners. Long before they can read or write, they begin to pick up words, patterns, and rules from the world around them. What makes this achievement even more ...

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Even the smartest machines can't match young minds at language learning. Researchers share new findings on how children stay ahead of AI—and why it matters. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

A new study uses deep linear networks to prove that language undergoes iterated learning to become structured and learnable.

A new study reveals an often-overlooked process in language learning: children frequently begin by grasping whole phrases and only later identify the individual components within them. This ...

For adults, communicating in our first language feels easy and natural. Yet learning language is a complex process that is influenced by several factors. In new research in the cognitive sciences, we ...

New research from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, has significant implications for understanding both ...

Experts say parentese strengthens babies’ speech, bonding and language development Many parents have heard the warning: do not use baby talk with babies and toddlers. Caregivers are often encouraged ...