About this episode
<p>Do you remember what it was like before you learnt to read? It's hard to think back that far! Scientific research has shown that learning to read changes the way our brains work. Not only that, but depending on the language you are reading, your brain changes in different ways. Becca and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a transcript and worksheet at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260514">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260514</a></p><p>Got another 6 Minutes? Try Real Easy English to learn from natural English conversations: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/</a> Learn English from the biggest news stories from around the world: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2026">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2026</a></p><p>Search 'BBC Learning English' in your podcast app to find our other programmes or visit bbclearningenglish.com</p>
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