Neuroscience and Beyond
We are a team of PhD students located in Göttingen, Germany, who share a passion about neuroscience and science communication. On a monthly basis we talk with experts in neuroscience and discuss their research, career path, struggles along the way and current problems in the field. Supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences as well as the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging" in Göttingen. The content of the podcast represents our personal opinions and is separate from the institutions we are working at. Ideas are our own!
Neuroscience and Beyond
How Do Babies Learn Language? | Motivation, Environment & Multilingualism | Prof. Nivedita Mani
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.