When Do Children Typically Develop Language Skills?
Language development follows a predictable sequence, but the exact timing can vary from child to child. Here are some general milestones:
Birth to 12 months: Babies begin to coo and babble, eventually producing simple sounds like "mama" and "dada." 12 to 18 months: Toddlers typically say their first words and begin to understand simple instructions. 18 to 24 months: Vocabulary expands rapidly, and children start to form two-word sentences. 2 to 3 years: Children use three-word sentences and have a vocabulary of about 200 words. 3 to 4 years: Sentences become more complex, and children can follow multi-step instructions. 4 to 5 years: Most children can speak in full sentences and understand more complex language.
