Several models have been proposed to account for the neurocognitive basis of the mental lexicon (a repository of stored words) and the mental grammar (which captures ...

In some ways, learning to program a computer is similar to learning a new language. It requires learning new symbols and terms, which must be organized correctly to instruct the computer what to do.

A group of neuroscientists argue that our words are primarily for communicating, not for reasoning. By Carl Zimmer For thousands of years, philosophers have argued about the purpose of language. Plato ...

Language and communication are as vital as food and water. We communicate to exchange information, build relationships, and create art. In this Spotlight feature, we look at how language manifests in ...

(Based on a speech delivered at the BCIS Language Awards Ceremony 2023) The Bandaranaike Center for International Studies (BCIS) has been offering language-teaching programmes alongside its ...

Language is a unique evolutionary achievement considered to have decisively driven the sophistication of human cognition 1. Comprehending spoken language, which is the focus of this article, is the ...

One of the most persistent neuroscience myths (neuromyth) is that the "left brain" is universally the seat of language and logical reasoning; while the "right brain" facilitates creativity and ...

When it comes to language learning, an old adage rings true: a picture is worth a thousand words. There is growing evidence that the arts—be it a picture, drama, song, or dance—may help children with ...