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The typical phases involved in learning a language include: pre-linguistic, babbling, one-word, two-word, telegraphic, and multi-word (post-telegraphic).

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Cambridge IGCSE PsychologyLanguage development

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The typical phases involved in learning a language include: pre-linguistic, babbling, one-word, two-word, telegraphic, and multi-word (post-telegraphic)

This point belongs to Language, a system for communicating thoughts and feelings, via verbal and non-verbal ways., especially Language, a system for communicating thoughts and feelings, via verbal and non-verbal ways. outcomes.
You need to be able to the typical phases involved in learning a language include: pre-linguistic, babbling, one-word, two-word, telegraphic, and multi-word (post-telegraphic).
The key ideas to know are Outline, Identify, and Describe.
Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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OutlineIdentifyDescribe

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This objective helps connect Language, a system for communicating thoughts and feelings, via verbal and non-verbal ways. outcomes to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Language, a system for communicating thoughts and feelings, via verbal and non-verbal ways..

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