How do infants learns language without being formally instructed in a structured manner?
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Language acquisition, is complex and fascinating. Here are key factors:
1. Innate Language Capacity: Evolution has provided this. Infants have innate language abilities due to evolution.
2. Language Exposure: Infants learn from their environment, hearing and observing language.
3. Imitation: Infants imitate sounds and vocalizations they hear, acquiring language sounds.
4. Reinforcement and Feedback: Caregivers reinforce infants’ language attempts, encouraging practice.
5. Cognitive Development: Language acquisition is linked to cognitive growth, including attention and memory.
6. Critical Period: Infants are most receptive to language during early infancy to puberty.
7. Universal Grammar: Infants have innate knowledge of linguistic principles shared across languages. I think this is especially fascinating.
8. Social Interaction: Infants learn language through interaction, developing communication skills.
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