Read: How Do Children Learn Language?

We use language every day, often without considering how complex it is. Although language is nuanced and adult speech is often imperfect, language learning begins very early in life, even before birth. So how is it that babies and children manage to accomplish such an enormous task?

This article from Verywell Family describes the process of early language development in three broad stages. As they progress from learning sounds to making sentences, children learn new ways to communicate that become increasingly more complex. For each stage, the author includes language milestones and tips to help promote language learning.