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How reading shapes your brain

How reading shapes your brain

6 Minute English vor 5 Monaten

Scientific research has shown that learning to read changes how our brains work.

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Do you remember what it was like before you learnt to read? It's
hard to think back that far! Scientific research has shown that
learning to read changes the way our brains work. Not only that,
but depending on the language you are reading, your brain changes
in different ways. Becca and Georgie discuss this and teach you
some new vocabulary.

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