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Language Development

Without proper instruction, most children learn how to use language early in life. However, children do not learn only by imitating people around them. We know that children apply linguistic rules on their own because they use forms that adults never use, such as "we goed to the playground." They will eventually learn the standard form, went, as they sort out English syntax errors. Just like learning to walk, learning to talk requires some time for development and practice in everyday life.
So, when do children develop the abilities to talk? Usually, children say their first words between 1 to 1½ years. They start using complete sentences by 4 to 4½ years. Children know most of the fundamentals of language by the time they start kindergarten so they are able to converse easily with others. Language acquisition is not predictable. One child might say their first word at 1 year, another at 2 years. One may possibly use complete sentences at 3½ years, others at 5 years.......


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