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What is the science of language learning? Beyond hearing the language, practicing your speech, knowing the alphabet - what happens in the brain?
Comment by FirmComposer9979 at 28/01/2025 at 12:38 UTC
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Language learning involves multiple brain regions. The **temporal lobes** process sounds, while **Broca's area** controls speech production. The **hippocampus** helps store vocabulary, and the **left hemisphere** handles grammar and syntax. As you practice, **neuroplasticity** forms new neural connections, making learning more efficient. Cognitive functions like **cognitive flexibility** and **executive function** improve, especially in bilinguals. **Emotional centers** in the brain also influence motivation and memory retention.
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Comment by idneverhavedreamed at 26/01/2025 at 11:17 UTC
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As someone interested in neuroscience, I've been interested in this as well but didn't come across beginner resources. I thought Andrew Huberman might have something on it but he doesn't. I think the most interesting resource I found is Matt vs Japan[1]. It's not neuroscience but it goes into deeper details you might find interesting.