Language Unlocked

How do children learn to speak? Do apes have language? What can your eyes reveal about your language knowledge? Join a group of experimental linguists for an interactive event, where we pull back the curtain on scientific discovery. Our event is perfect for adults—especially parents—and young people thinking about studying social sciences. We'll clear up some common myths about animal communication and how social science really works.  Participate as our live assistants in real-time experiment demonstrations and witness the research process firsthand. Leave with deeper insights into language and the fascinating work of social scientists. We may not be magicians, but we're ready to reveal our scientific secrets! 

Live demos and interactive workshop on language learning and how social science really works. 

Annie Holtz and Mitsuhiko Ota, researchers in Language Development, Linguistics and English Language

Open to all! This event is perfect for adults, parents, and young people thinking about studying social sciences, and anyone who is curious about how language develops. 

particularly parents who've watched their kids go through different stages of learning to talk.