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How reading shapes your brain

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Do you remember what it was like before you learnt to read? It's hard to think back that far! Scientific research has shown that learning to read changes the way our brains work. Not only that, but depending on the language you are reading, your brain chan...

Highlights

This podcast explores how learning to read fundamentally changes the brain, requiring the creation of new neural pathways. Hosts Becca and Georgie discuss the cognitive demands of reading and how different languages can shape the brain in unique ways.
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Reading is not a natural skill like speaking.
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Learning to read is not natural; it co-opts brain areas for vision, hearing, and language.

Chapters

Why reading is like building a new highway in your brain
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How your mother tongue literally rewires your brain
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Transcript

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