Ready, Steady, Shrewsbury Podcast Episode 8: Language Acquisition in Early Years

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In Episode 8 of Ready, Steady, Shrewsbury, we are joined by Dr Eowyn Crisfield, a leading specialist in bilingualism and language acquisition, and a Professor at Oxford Brookes University.

In this episode, we explore how children develop language in the Early Years, from key foundations to common questions around bilingualism in an international setting. Drawing on her extensive experience working with schools and families, Dr Eowyn shares valuable insights into how strong language development can support children’s confidence, communication, and overall learning.

This episode offers practical guidance for both parents and educators, helping to build a deeper understanding of how children learn language and how best to support them from the very start.

Listen to Episode 8 and explore previous episodes of Ready, Steady, Shrewsbury via the links below:

Episode 8: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pKdMm1dU1pgwwQGkJ8tHT?si=9PyJBBFOQr2hY3pkThg4RQ 

All Episodes: https://open.spotify.com/show/57JkJiZBveqmbUOBeOiXMl?si=26f69a30f73a4641