How reading shapes your brain
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How reading shapes your brain

A1BeginnerMay 14, 20266 min

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. Find a transcript and worksheet at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260514 Got another 6 Minutes? Try Real Easy English to learn from natural English conversations: https://www.bbc.co.uk...

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Got another six minutes? We have lots more to help you with your English. Try real easy English to learn from natural English conversations. Or learn some English from the biggest news stories from around the world.

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Search BBC Learning English in your podcast app to find our other programs or find much more at BBCLearningEnglish.com Hello, welcome to 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Becca.

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And I'm Georgie. Remember, you can find all this episodes for a vocabulary along with a transcript and worksheet on our website, BBCLearningEnglish.com. Now, Becca, do you read a lot?

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