Baby's First Beat: The Surprising Role of Rhythm in Language Learning | New Science Changes Everything

13/12/2024 13 min

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Episode Synopsis

Think babies learn language through sounds? Think again. Revolutionary research reveals how the secret to infant language development lies in the rhythm and music of speech, starting as early as two months old.
Dive into groundbreaking research that's transforming our understanding of how babies acquire language. This episode explores the fascinating discovery that rhythm, not individual sounds, forms the foundation of early language learning. Learn why 'sing-song' baby talk and nursery rhymes are more crucial than ever, and how this research could revolutionize our approach to treating language disorders. Join us as we uncover how your baby's brain uses musical patterns to crack the code of human speech, and discover why those early mother-child 'conversations' are more important than we ever imagined.
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