Baby

language development in childhood

By dulcinea1972

  • newborn to three months

    newborn to three months
    From birth to age three months, the child will recognize and respond to his mother's voice.

  • four months

    four months
    At age four months, the child begins making babbling sounds.

  • six months

    six months
    At age six months, the child begins laughing.

  • eight months to one year

    eight months to one year
    From age eight months to one year, the child begins to imitate speech.

  • eighteen months

    eighteen months
    At age eighteen months, the child will begin to combine words.

  • two years

    two years
    At age two years, the child begins asking questions.

  • three years

    three years
    At age three years, the child is able to tell stories.

  • six years

    six years
    By age six years, the child has begun to read and write.

  • adolescence

    adolescence
    By adolescence, the child can distinguish between different meanings of words.

  • eighteen years

    eighteen years
    By young adulthood, the person is able to communicate correctly and understand grammar rules.