4 results for "language learning"
🧘 Health & WellnessBaby Talk Helps 4-Month-Olds Learn Language, Study Finds
Scientists discovered that using "baby talk" actually helps four-month-old infants' brains process language sounds better. The exaggerated speech parents naturally use isn't silly—it's a powerful tool that kickstarts language learning months before babies say their first words.
🌐 Global NewsIndia's Kashi-Tamil Festival Unites 1,000+ Across Cultures
Thousands of students, artists, and scholars are traveling between North and South India for a festival that's breaking language barriers and building friendships. The fourth Kashi-Tamil Sangamam just wrapped up with free Tamil language classes, cultural exchanges, and a journey that turned strangers into family.
🌐 Global NewsOxford Dictionary Welcomes 11 Japanese Words, Celebrating Cultural Connection
The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded to include 11 more Japanese words, reflecting the beautiful cultural exchange between Japan and English-speaking nations. From beloved anime terms to traditional crafts, these additions celebrate how language grows through global connection and shared experiences.
🚀 InnovationGifted Dogs Learn New Words by Eavesdropping Like Toddlers Do
Scientists in Hungary have discovered that exceptionally talented dogs can learn object names simply by overhearing their owners' conversations, performing with 80-100% accuracy in tests. This groundbreaking research reveals that these rare "Gifted Word Learner" dogs share remarkable cognitive abilities with 18-month-old children, opening new windows into understanding how language learning evolved.