The Language I Speak
Synopsis
Babies begin to learn language before they are born, preferring to hear their mother's voice while still in the womb.
Synopsis
Jane Berko Gleason, a Professor Emerita at Boston University, discusses the early stages of language acquisition in infants, noting that babies begin to learn language before birth. "The Language I Speak" features insights from linguists like Walt Wolfram and Dennis Preston, who address how dialects and accents reflect cultural diversity in the United States. The film emphasizes the role of language in shaping community identity and encourages a celebration of linguistic differences across various regions.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Jane Berko Gleason, a pioneer in language development research.
- Find out how babies learn language in utero.
- See the rich diversity of dialects in New York City.
Did You Know
- Babies begin to learn language before they are born.
- Jane Berko Gleason created the WUK test in 1958 for children ages 2 to 4.
- New York City has more dialects and accents than any other place in the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the WUK test?
The WUK test, created by Jane Berko Gleason in 1958, is a test to recognize development in speech in kids ages 2 to 4 years old.
How do babies begin to learn language?
Babies begin to learn language before they're born by listening in utero and prefer to hear their own mother's voice after birth.
What is unique about New York City's language environment?
New York City has a diverse range of dialects and accents, making it one of the places where you can hear more variations on the street than anywhere else in the world.
What are people saying?
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