New Language, New You | The Bilingual Brain (Albert Costa) BOOK REVIEW
MAR 19, 202528 MIN
New Language, New You | The Bilingual Brain (Albert Costa) BOOK REVIEW
MAR 19, 202528 MIN
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<p>What happens inside the head when you learn a 2nd language?<br /><br />'The Bilingual Brain' by Albert Costa is a quick summary of academic research on bilingual vs monolingual speakers. He looks at effects that knowing a 2nd language can have on the physical wiring as well as behavioural differences. So things like response times, vocab limits, gray matter density, etc. In the 5 chapters he goes over studies and you'll see some graphs & brain cross sections.<br /><br />If you got value from the podcast please provide support back in any way you best see fit!<br /><br />Timeline:<br />(00:00:00) Intro<br />(00:02:12) Themes/Questions<br />(00:20:56) Author & Extras<br />(00:23:10) Summary<br />(00:25:51) Value 4 Value<br />(00:27:14) Join Live!</p> <p><br /><br />Connect with Mere Mortals:<br />Website: <a href="https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/" target="_blank">https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/</a><br />Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU</a><br />Twitter/X: <a href="https://twitter.com/meremortalspods" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/meremortalspods</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcasts" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcasts</a><br /><br />Value 4 Value Support:<br />Boostagram: <a href="https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support" target="_blank">https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support</a><br />Paypal: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast</a></p>