New research shows how language experience shapes human communication

Phys.org•Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:30 PM•2 min read

A Taiwan–led study of Mandarin-speaking learners shows that the sounds we hear and produce are deeply shaped by our prior language experience, offering new insights into how humans learn and use language.

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