Centre for Language Studies

The Centre for Language Studies (CLS) is a research institute dedicated to the understanding of language and the way we use it. Our researchers study this fascinating topic from different perspectives and in several contexts, using a variety of innovative research methods. CLS aims to conduct research that is also valuable for organisations and audiences outside the academic world.

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When speaking is no longer natural

20 March 2026 Research news item

For people with aphasia who continue to have difficulty speaking in sentences, SimpTell offers a solution: after suffering brain injury, they can once again quickly make something clear.

Radboud Young Academy Cross-Faculty Catapult Grant for research into improving reading comprehension in children

17 March 2026 News item

Merel van Goch (CLS), Esther Steenbeek-Planting (CLS and DCCN) and Yayun Zhang (MPI) received a RYA Cross-Faculty Catapult Grant. They will receive €5,000 for their interdisciplinary research into improving reading comprehension in children.

Onderzoek in het Baby & Child Research Center

Whose turn is it? Toddlers know the answer!

16 March 2026 Research news item

Two‑year‑olds already have a surprisingly good sense of when it is someone’s turn to speak. This is shown by new research conducted by linguist Imme Lammertink from the Baby & Child Research Centre at Radboud University.