# Why Language is the Heart of Literacy with Susan Lambert

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Published: 2025-08-04T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Literacy Unlocked , I'm joined by Susan Lambert, host of the Science of Reading: The Podcast by Amplify, to dig into one of the most essential—and often overlooked—components of reading success: language. Susan shares personal stories and professional insights that make a powerful case for elevating language development right alongside decoding. We explore: Why word recognition is necessary but not sufficient The importance of oral language in early grades How syntax, vocabulary, and background knowledge support writing and comprehension What teachers can do tomorrow to build stronger language routines How oral discussion and sentence-level writing set the stage for later literacy success FULL SHOW NOTE HERE

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