Language development generally follows a predictable pattern:
Babbling: Around 4-6 months, infants start to babble, producing repetitive sounds like "ba-ba" or "da-da." First Words: By 12 months, most children say their first words. Two-Word Phrases: By 24 months, children typically begin to combine two words to form simple phrases like "more milk." Complex Sentences: By 3-4 years, children can form more complex sentences and have a vocabulary of hundreds of words.