Language Acquisition:

The process through which humans acquire the ability to comprehend and use language.

Stages of Language Acquisition:

The following stages are typically observed in the process of language acquisition:

• Babbling stage: Babies experiment with sounds and syllables, making vocalizations that are not yet meaningful words.
• One-word stage: Children begin to use individual words to represent objects or express basic needs.
• Two-word stage: Children start combining words to create short phrases, usually following a certain grammatical order.
• Telegraphic stage: Children produce short sentences using content words, omitting smaller function words.
• Complete sentence stage: Children acquire the ability to use grammar rules correctly, forming complex and coherent sentences.

Innateness Hypothesis:

This hypothesis suggests that humans are born with an inherent capacity for language acquisition.

Social Interaction:

Language acquisition heavily relies on social interaction with caregivers, peers, and the surrounding environment.

First Language vs. Second Language Acquisition:

First language acquisition refers to the process of acquiring one’s native language, while second language acquisition involves learning a non-native language.