SFU LangDev Lab

SFU LangDev Lab The SFU Language Learning and Development Lab is a research group studying the learning and acquisition of spoken languages. language.

We explore the perceptual and cognitive basis of language learning. Our research focuses on infants acquiring their native language, as well as on children and adults learning their second (or third, fourth, etc.) Our research typically falls into one of the following themes: the contexts of language learning, language learning and auditory perception, and links between speech and perception production. To learn more about us, visit our website at http://www.sfu.ca/langdev.

📣 We are recruiting participants for a paid research study via Prolific! We are looking for non-native English speakers ...
01/30/2026

📣 We are recruiting participants for a paid research study via Prolific! We are looking for non-native English speakers living in Canada to participate in an online study.

Check out the poster below for details and eligibility! 👇

Join us for this *free* community event with Burnaby Family Life where we will be exploring how technology affects early...
01/16/2026

Join us for this *free* community event with Burnaby Family Life where we will be exploring how technology affects early language learning! For caregivers of children aged 0-5.

Details:
Sat Feb 21st, 2026
9:30am - 12:00pm
4535 Kingsway, 5th Fl.

Sign up here! https://bit.ly/49XakD8

Ever wonder how children begin to understand and use language? Join us at Science World for Science Share, an interactiv...
11/25/2025

Ever wonder how children begin to understand and use language? Join us at Science World for Science Share, an interactive, family-friendly event!

SFU Linguistics undergraduates have created fun, hands-on games based on real research in early language development. Recommended for children aged 2-5.

Dec 4–7
Science World Atrium, Level 2 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Free with admission

Explore the science of language, meet the students, and play the games! https://www.scienceworld.ca/event/science-share-discover-language/

🤖✨ Meet Pepper the Robot!�Come say hi to our friendly talking robot at the Wonder Gallery at Science World!📍 Tuesday, Oc...
10/07/2025

🤖✨ Meet Pepper the Robot!
�Come say hi to our friendly talking robot at the Wonder Gallery at Science World!

📍 Tuesday, October 14th�
🕧 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Pepper can chat, move, and maybe even dance — don’t miss it! See you there!

Once more with feeling! Last year’s Brentwood Summer Social with Cameray Child and Family Services and Burnaby Neighbour...
08/11/2025

Once more with feeling! Last year’s Brentwood Summer Social with Cameray Child and Family Services and Burnaby Neighbourhood House was such a blast that the SFU Child Research Group is back again! 🧠✨�

Stop by our booth on Thursday August 14th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at 2055 Rosser Ave to play fun games and learn more about the fascinating research we do with children and families.

Bring your curiosity and come say hi! 💬👋

We’re back at the Brentwood Summer Social! 🎉Save the date - join us and our community friends for food, music, and famil...
08/06/2025

We’re back at the Brentwood Summer Social! 🎉

Save the date - join us and our community friends for food, music, and family activities and resources! More info to come...

📅 Thursday August 14
🕒 4:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 2055 Rosser Ave

See you there! 👋

The last days of school before summer vacation may be upon us, but we are still out and about in the communities speakin...
06/12/2025

The last days of school before summer vacation may be upon us, but we are still out and about in the communities speaking with parents about infant language development!

Bookmark our Events page and see what we're up to!
https://www.sfu.ca/child-research-group/news.html

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