Of all the issues around brain development, the most interesting to me has always been that of language learning- especially relating to second language learning. It probably has to with my background: my Dad is from Iran, and in my early childhood I spoke Farsi with him and English with my Mom. Eventually, though, my [...]

1. How the Brain Develops a Second Language
2. Bilingualism and Brain Plasticity
3. Brain Scans Show that Being Bilingual Can Ward Off Alzheimer’s Effects

“No man fully capable of his own language ever masters another.” George Bernard Shaw said that, and as someone who aims to learn as many languages as one lifespan permits, I am delighted to report that the findings of cognitive and linguistic research have actually demonstrated au contraire. Take this Dartmouth College study from way [...]

1. The Second Language Brain Debate
2. Bilingualism and Brain Plasticity
3. It’s Called Generalization (A Conversation With My Sister)