6 Minute English How babies learn to talk
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Nov 28, 2024 Discover the fascinating journey of how babies learn to talk! The discussion highlights the stages of language acquisition, starting with the essential babbling phase. Experts share insights on how infants develop mouth muscles and mimic adult speech. You’ll also learn about key milestones like recognizing word boundaries and the common pronunciation errors children face. Plus, explore the pivotal role of babbling at six months in their linguistic development. It's a delightful dive into the world of baby talk!
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Baby Speech Development
- Babies must break down speech into individual words.
- They then link those words to things in their environment.
Babbling Age
- Phil asks Georgie when babies start babbling.
- Georgie guesses around six months old.
Unstressed Syllable Drop
- Kids simplify words by dropping unstressed syllables.
- Examples include "raff" for "giraffe" and "nana" for "banana."