Child Language Acquisition

Question 1

Phonology, 0-2 Months, Key Features, Definitions

Answer 1

• Instinctive Biological Noises.
• These are noises which the baby does out of instinct rather than being in control.
• This is usually in the form of crying.
• Used to mean a variety of needs, e.g. ‘I’m hungry’.

Question 2

Phonology, 4-7 Months, Key Features, Definitions

Answer 2

• Cooing and vocal play.
• The child starts to produce long vowels sounds, but these do not mean anything.
• The child starts putting sounds together (just playing) - this is called vocal play.
• Sounds such as ‘goo’ and ‘ga-ga’.