A2: Language Development

Question 1

When does the brain grow rapidly?

Answer 1

• 1st few years of life
• they learn all sorts of new skills and abilities

Question 2

Young children have the ability to both _______ and _____ language

Answer 2

• understand
• use

Question 3

What size is the brain at birth?

Answer 3

• on average 30% the size of their adult brain

Question 4

What size is the brain at 2 years old?

Answer 4

• on average 80% of their adult size brain

Question 5

How does language develop at around 3 months old?

Answer 5

• infants begin to make babbling noises
• they learn to control the muscles associated with speech

Question 6

How does language develop at around 12 months old?

Answer 6

• infants begin to imitate sounds made by carers eg dada
• this develops into using single words

Question 7

How does language develop at around 2 years old?

Answer 7

• infants begin to make two-word sentences eg cat goes (meaning the cat has gone away)
• infant begins to build their vocabulary

Question 8

How does language develop at around 3 years old?

Answer 8

• children begin to make complete sentences eg i want a drink
• this develops into the ability to ask questions eg when we go?
• knowledge of words (vocabulary) grows very rapidly

Question 9

How does language develop at around 4 years old?

Answer 9

• children begin to use clear sentences that can be understood by strangers
• children can be expected to make some mistakes with grammar eg we met lots of peoples at the shops today

Question 10

How does language develop at 5 years old?

Answer 10

• children can speak using full adult grammar
• vocabulary will continue to grow and formal grammar will continue to improve
• most children can be expected to use language effectively by the age of 5

Question 11

How can you develop language skills in infants?

Answer 11

• joining in with songs and rhymes
• puppets
• blow bubbles
• picture books

Question 12

How can you develop language skills in young children?

Answer 12

• watching TV
• circle time
• group activities
• imaginary play
• sharing stories and rhymes
• word games

Question 13

How can you develop language skills in adolescents?

Answer 13

• reading a wide range of books
• discuss ideas
• plan and deliver presentations
• group projects