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Babies as young as 4 months can tell how the sounds of different languages are made – new research

"Babies are like little detectives, constantly piecing together clues about the world around them. If you’ve ever noticed your baby staring at you while you talk, it’s because they’re picking up on more than just sounds – they’re learning how those sounds are made."

Reference: Altuntas,E. (2025, Jan,29).Babies as young as 4 months can tell how the sounds of different languages are made – new research. The Conversation.

Link: https://theconversation.com/babies-as-young-as-4-months-can-tell-how-the-sounds-of-different-languages-are-made-new-research-248225

Keywords: Early Childhood | English as an additional language/dialect | Pedagogy | Phonics

Resource Added: 30 January, 2025

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