Citizen of the World: Speech Perception in Infants

This podcast explores the fascinating connection between early speech perception and later language development in infants, as discussed in the article "Early Speech Perception and Later Language Development: Implications for the “Critical Period”". We'll uncover how infants' ability to distinguish between native and non-native sounds provides crucial insights into the "critical period" for language acquisition. Discover how this early phonetic learning shapes the trajectory of language development and learn about the "Native Language Magnet" theory, which proposes that early exposure to language fine-tunes an infant's brain to favor their native tongue. Join us as we unlock the secrets of language acquisition and explore the crucial role of early speech perception in shaping young minds. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn