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What are the critical periods for language development?

The four significant stages of language development are the Pre-linguistics stage, the Babbling stage, Two words stage and the Telegraphic stage. The four significant stages of language development are the Pre-linguistics stage, the Babbling stage, Two words stage and the Telegraphic stage.

What is the first stage of language development?

Also known as the pre-linguistic stage, the first stage of language development often occurs between zero and six months. Children in this phase don't have developed language skills, so they communicate with sounds. They cry, make cooing sounds and utter nasal murmurs as their vocal tracts develop.

Why is the first three years important for language development?

The first 3 years of life, when the brain is developing and maturing, is the most intensive period for acquiring speech and language skills. These skills develop best in a world that is rich with sounds, sights, and consistent exposure to the speech and language of others.

What happens during the prelinguistic stage?

The pre-linguistic stage is the first of the stages of speech development. This stage is followed by the babbling stage, the first words stage, the two-word stage, and the telegraphic stage. In the pre-linguistic speech stage, infants begin to acquire the basics of both expressive and receptive language.