Language Development In Children

Abstract

Language development in humans is considered a process through which an individual's ability to use, employ, and understand language evolves, with the aim of communicating with others to meet various needs. This development encompasses all aspects of language, including vocabulary, grammatical structures, rhetorical devices, and other elements, leading up to pronunciation and understanding of meanings. It begins in the early stages of childhood and continues throughout the different stages of life. Language development is influenced by many factors, such as the environment—particularly the individual's interaction with family members including parents and siblings—as well as heredity, which includes the child’s innate abilities. Additionally, learning experiences and supportive educational tools play a role in the process of language acquisition. This study addressed several points, including: the concept and manifestations of language, the characteristics of language, language comprehension and meaning perception, the stages of language development in individuals, the factors affecting language development, and finally, the theories that have discussed language.