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Researchers used brain scans to predict how well and how quickly adults learn new languages.

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Who
Gangyi Feng, Chinese University of Hong Kong
What
Researchers used brain scans to predict how well and how quickly adults learn new languages.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:00:04 GMT · 3h 24m ago
Where
Chinese University of Hong Kong ·
Why
Individual differences in the organization of brain systems involved in attention, control, and memory explain variability in language learning in adulthood.
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This research suggests that adult language learning depends on brain systems beyond the traditional language network. It could lead to identifying neural conditions that support more effective learning strategies.

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    Researchers used brain scans to predict how well and how quickly adults learn new languages.
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    Researchers used brain scans to predict how well and quickly adults learn new languages, finding that networks involved in attention and cognitive control were strong predictors.
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    Researchers used brain scans to predict how well and quickly adults learned a new language, finding strong predictors in networks involved in attention and cognitive control, not just classic language areas.
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    Researchers explored how individual differences in the organization of brain systems explain variability in adult language learning.
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