A TALK on how children develop language skills through games is being held next month.

Dr Sonja Eisenbeiss from Essex University’s language and linguistics department at the Cafe Scientifique event.

A general discussion will follow Dr Eisenbeiss’s introduction to her research.

Cafe Scientifique is a regular discussion forum aimed at bringing the public and academics together, and Colchester events are sponsored by the university.

The free event takes place on Wednesday May 9 at The Minories Bistro, in Colchester High Street.

Doors open at 6.30pm and the talks begins at 7pm.

For more information contact Ray White on 01621 891598 or visit the Cafe Scientifique website.