Dr Fritz Renner

Dr. Fritz Renner, a clinical psychology researcher at the University of Freiburg, discusses a humorous Ig Nobel-winning study examining whether alcohol truly enhances foreign-language skills. He shares insights on the experiment's setup, revealing that participants who had a drink were rated as more fluent by native speakers, particularly in pronunciation. Fritz explores the reasons behind this, suggesting that alcohol may relax speakers and reduce self-focus, making their speech more fluid. He also warns that overindulgence can impair communication and highlights non-drinking alternatives for improving fluency.