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
  • March 24, 2025

    Dr. Yim was honored at the 2025 Excellent Faculty Awards Ceremony for her outstanding contributions to research, which have significantly enhanced educational and research excellence.

  • February 07, 2025

    Dr. Yim conducted a parent seminar on the topic of 'Mother Tongue Based Bilingual Education'.

  • January 21, 2025

    CLL had a joint workshop with POSTECH for the Pioneer of Emerging Convergent Technologies in Pohang.

  • December 20, 2024

    CLL had a great time wrapping up the year with a party at ISayLab! Current and former lab members got together to share gifts, celebrate the year's accomplishments, and congratulate our graduating students. It was so nice to catch up over a meal and spend some quality time together in person.

  • December 08, 2024

    CLL research team has been officially recognized as 'Visionary' for its innovative research and industry impact. Two sessions received this honor.

  • December 07, 2024

    CLL researchers attended the 2024 ASHA convention at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, Washington. The convention was held December 5-7. Five oral presentations and two poster presentation were presented.

  • November 14, 2024

    CLL held a joint meeting with the IOWA team. We analyzed the collected data and discussed ongoing collaboration.

  • November 02, 2024

    CLL research team received the Young Investigator Award at the 2023 Korean Association of Child Studies.

  • October 30, 2024

    Dr. Yim and CLL members had a picnic in Seochon. We enjoyed delicious food in the nice weather and had a wonderful time walking through the autumn streets.

  • October 12, 2024

    Dr. Yim and CLL members attended the 2024 KASA conference. The conference was held on October 12. One oral presentation and eleven posters were presented.

Current Projects