TheLanguageBrain

Answering (and asking) everyday questions about language and your brain.

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Have you ever been so engrossed in a book you forget there's a real world around you? Did Avengers: End Game make you cry? Find out why stories have the power to transport us and change us.

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Just finished a new article about one of my favourite topics: A C C E N T S! Check it out. 👀

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A new article all about accents is now up! I’ve been working very hard on this latest piece as it’s an area of language I’m very passionate about. Hope you like it!
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When words are frequently forgotten due to brain damage, it is called ANOMIC APHASIA, and usually involves forgetting many everyday words.
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Find out more about how the brain forgets words in the latest Language… https://t.co/2tAVLR0I9e

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Why do bilinguals forget words?
It can be due to the Tip Of the Tongue syndrome - it happens more to bilinguals than monolinguals. Or it could be language attrition.
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Language attrition happens when a bilingual… https://t.co/XAKArrepyM

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What happens in the brain when you can't remember the word for something? You're not losing your marbles, it's probably just a short circuit in the brain's wiring.
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Successful retrieval:
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