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Language Learning Begins in the Womb, New Research Reveals

November 22, 2023
Language Learning Begins in the Womb, New Research Reveals
  • A recent study shows newborns' brains react more to the language they heard before birth.

  • The study found exposure to speech before birth induces lasting changes in neural dynamics.

  • Newborns begin familiarizing themselves with their mother's language before birth, aiding language acquisition.

  • Another study from the University of Padua confirms newborns can recognize their mother tongue, suggesting language learning begins before birth.

  • Language recognition in newborns emphasizes the importance of prenatal auditory experiences.

  • Researchers aim to test these findings with babies from various language backgrounds.

  • The studies highlight the role of everyday activities, like talking to the baby in utero, in language learning.

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