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
  • August 07, 2025

    Dr. Yim delivered a lecture at the teacher training program in Jeju, aimed at cultivating literacy education specialists.

  • July 17, 2025

    Dr. Yim gave a talk hosted by Heritage, where she presented the class and shared valuable insights on supporting language development.

  • July 12, 2025

    Dr. Yim led a session on how speech-language pathologists can effectively counsel parents and apply these skills in practice.

  • July 11, 2025

    Dr. Yim provided parent coaching for multicultural families, focusing on bilingual development in early childhood.

  • July 09, 2025

    Dr. Yim led a professional development session for bilingual coaches, focusing on language development in school-age bilingual children.

  • June 25, 2025

    To celebrate the end of the semester, CLL members enjoyed a meal together with great food and casual talks.

  • June 20, 2025

    Dr. Yim gave a talk on Understanding Bilingual Education to a group of third-year bilingual coaches. The 2.5-hour session offered a deeper look into key concepts and sparked meaningful conversations among participants.

  • May 30, 2025

    Dr. Yim led a lecture titled 'Reading Together, Growing Together', engaging young children and their caregivers.

  • May 14, 2025

    To celebrate this special day, CLL members prepared a surprise for Dr. Yim. We shared laughter and warm messages. We’re always grateful to have you as our mentor — thanks a million, Dr. Yim!

  • April 23, 2025

    Dr. Yim gave a talk hosted by Heritage, where she shared valuable insights on supporting language development—especially on how to help bilingual children thrive.

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