Imagine solving a math equation and then immediately reading a complex sentence. Could the structure of the math problem actually affect how you understand the sentence that follows? That is the question behind PRISM—Priming Relationships In Syntax and Mathematics—a project exploring possible connections between math and language processing in the bilingual brain. The research is […]

Understanding How Bilingual Brains Juggle Grammar and Sounds Imagine a bilingual person who grew up speaking Spanish at home but mostly uses English now. What happens in their brain when they hear sentences that mix the rules of both languages? This study explored that very question, looking at how Spanish-English bilinguals recognize and process grammar […]

Brain Switch: How Bilingual Brains Juggle Sound Systems Imagine hearing a sound like “ka” while watching a movie. If you are bilingual in English and Spanish, that sound might mean something different in each language. Now imagine switching between English and Spanish movies, each with the same sound playing in the background. How does your […]

Understanding How Bilingual Brains Adapt to Different Language Sounds Imagine hearing both English and Spanish as you grow up. You might expect your brain to favor one language over the other—especially if you hear one more often. But in our study, we found that bilinguals’ brains do something quite remarkable: they adjust to each language’s […]

Understanding “Double Dipping” in Bilingual Babies’ Language Learning Imagine a baby growing up in a bilingual home, hearing both English and Spanish every day. One might think that the more the baby hears English, the less attention they would pay to Spanish—especially if English dominates their daily interactions. But in our study, we found something […]