Unit 1: Language Acquisition Development

Question 1

Language Acquisition during Infancy: At 3 months, explain what happens?

Answer 1

Begin to make babbling noises as they learn to control the muscles associated with speech.

Question 2

Language Acquisition during Infancy: At 12 Months, explain what happens?

Answer 2

Begin to imitate sounds made by parents (carers), such as ‘dada’. This then develops into using single words.

Question 3

Language Acquisition during Infancy: At 2 Years, explain what happens?

Answer 3

They being to make 2 word sentences and build their vocabulary.

Question 4

Language Acquisition during Infancy: At 3 Years, explain what happens?

Answer 4

Begin to form simple sentences, like ‘I want drink’. Their ability to ask questions will grow and knowledge of vocabulary grows.

Question 5

Language Acquisition during Infancy: At 4 Years, explain what happens?

Answer 5

Begin to use clear sentences that can be understood by strangers though can be expected to make some mistakes with grammar.

Question 6

Language Acquisition during Infancy: At 5 Years, explain what happens?

Answer 6

Can speak using full adult grammar. Vocabulary will continue to grow.