Language development

Language Development

Language development is the process by which children come to understand and communicate language during early childhood. It is a crucial aspect of child development and continues to develop throughout life.

Pronunciation

• /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

Etymology

The term "language development" is derived from the Middle English "langage", from Old French, from Latin "lingua" meaning "tongue, speech, language", and the Latin "development" from "de-" meaning "undoing" and "voloper" meaning "wrap up, envelop".

Process

Language development involves the learning of complex systems of rules and conventions for communication, including the acquisition of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. Children learn to understand, speak, read, and write in a specific language or languages.

Stages of Language Development

Language development typically occurs in stages, with children first learning to understand language, then to speak, and finally to read and write. These stages are often referred to as the prelinguistic stage, the one-word stage, the two-word stage, and the multi-word stage.

Factors Influencing Language Development

Several factors can influence language development in children, including genetic factors, environmental factors, and social interaction.

Related Terms

• Speech development
• Cognitive development
• Child development
• Communication skills

See Also

• Language acquisition
• Bilingualism
• Multilingualism

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Language development
• Wikipedia's article - Language development

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