CHILD-LANGUAGE LABORATORY

@ EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY, SEOUL

We study how children learn language and also how language learning can break down. We take the perspective of language learning as part of a larger cognitive-linguistic learning profile. Thus, we examine how language learning and nonlinguistic cognitive processing are linked within fundamental learning mechanism and whether and how limitations in this mechanism potentially affect language difficulties in children. We invite both bilingual and monolingual children with and without language difficulties to help us answer our research questions. Our aim is to broaden our perspective on cognitive-linguistic theories of language learning and to achieve more accurate assessment and more effective intervention services for children who have language difficulties.

People at EWHA CLL
Executive function

A set of cognitive processes that are necessary for the cognitive control and language learning

Language impairment

A specific impairment in the processing of linguistic information. including grammar, morphology, syntax, and the functional aspects of language, such as semantics and pragmatics

Bilingualism

The use of two languages, either by an individual speaker or by a community of speakers

Intervention

Evidence-based methods to improve speech and language skills

fNIRS & Eyetracking

The process of measuring either the point of gaze or the motion of eyes for investigating the visual system

News
  • November 22, 2025

    CLL researchers attended the 2025 ASHA convention at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC. The convention was held November 20-22. Five oral presentations and two poster presentation were presented.

  • November 14, 2025

    Dr. Yim and CLL members enjoyed a fall walk. We shared delicious food, appreciated the refreshing weather, and had a great time strolling through the autumn streets.

  • November 08, 2025

    CLL research team received the Outstanding Research Award at the 2025 KASA conference.

  • October 29, 2025

    Dr. Yim conducted a professional training session for bilingual language coaches.

  • October 23, 2025

    Dr. Yim participated as the keynote speaker at the SETU Seminar held on October 23 at the College of Education.

  • October 17, 2025

    Dr. Yim led a professional development session, focusing on Parent Coaching and Understanding Family Roles

  • October 16, 2025

    Dr. Yim hosted a language-stimulation workshop for mothers, focusing on strategies to enhance children’s communication skills.

  • October 14, 2025

    Dr. Yim conducted a parent training session as part of a citywide program to support families and improve early childhood education in Seoul.

  • September 23, 2025

    Dr. Yim conducted a parent education program for multicultural families to support their children’s language development.

  • September 20, 2025

    Dr. Yim led a workshop for speech-language pathologists, providing practical insights into bilingual children’s language development, myths and facts, parent counseling, assessment, and intervention techniques.

Current Projects