Language Network Theory

Language Network Theory proposes that the brain processes language through interconnected regions working together rather than a single "language center." These areas include parts responsible for understanding words, producing speech, and managing grammar and meaning. When we communicate, these regions activate and coordinate seamlessly, enabling us to grasp and produce language efficiently. The theory highlights the importance of network interactions across different brain areas, emphasizing that language is supported by a distributed system rather than isolated modules. This understanding helps explain how we can recover language functions after brain injury and informs approaches to language learning and therapy.