Have you ever listened to a foreign language and marveled at the auditory chaos that bombards your ear? It’s impossible to tell where one word ends and the next begins. Emily & Aidan talk with cognitive scientist Dr. Emily Myers, who in her captivating career as an educator & researcher has unearthed astounding insights and questions about the human ability of speech and its perception. Thanks to listener Austin for submitting today’s LingQuery!

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