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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\"CommonHave you ever tried to learn another language as an adult? Maybe you\u2019ve attempted to ask for directions or order food using the native language of the country you\u2019re visiting. If you\u2019ve ever found yourself in this vulnerable position, you know that learning and speaking a new language is incredibly difficult. It can put a toddler\u2019s language errors into perspective when you consider how challenging it is to master all of the proper pronunciations, articulations<\/a>, definitions, and grammar rules of a language.<\/p>\n

But despite the fact that toddler language errors are common, parents and caregivers might be concerned about their toddler\u2019s language skills<\/a> during this developmental stage. Is it okay that she refers to the dog as dada<\/em> or says she feeded<\/em> the cat? How should you correct these errors? Thankfully, linguists and cognitive psychologists have completed a lot of research to help us understand the mystery and magic of what it\u2019s like for a young mind to learn a language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  • Here are some of the most common language errors that toddlers make:<\/span>\n
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    • Underextension<\/b> – Understanding that a word applies to a specific object, but not extending it to the same object in a different context. For example, they know the word <\/span>dog<\/span><\/i>, but only apply it to the family\u2019s dog, not the neighbor\u2019s dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Overextension<\/b> – Using one term to refer to other objects that may be similar or in the same category. For example, referring to all of their toys as <\/span>a ball<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Overregularization<\/b> – Applying regular grammatical changes to irregular words. For example, using<\/span> tooths<\/span><\/i> instead of <\/span>teeth<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Segmentation<\/b> – Misusing pauses or breaks between words. For instance, saying <\/span>thecat<\/span><\/i> instead of <\/span>the cat<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Syntax<\/b> – Misusing proper sentence structure. Examples include \u201cme go school<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/i> or \u201capple mine\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Experts say a good rule of thumb is to respond accurately to these mistakes, without overtly correcting them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Common Language Errors in Early Development<\/h2>\n

      Here are some of the most typical language errors that you\u2019ll hear toddlers make:<\/p>\n

      Underextension<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Underextension is when she learns a word and applies it to a specific object, but she doesn\u2019t extend it to the same object in a different place or context. For example, she knows the word dog<\/em> applies to your family\u2019s dog, but she doesn\u2019t extend the term to other dogs.<\/p>\n

      Overextension<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Overextension is when she uses one term to refer to other objects that appear to be similar or in the same category. For example, when playing with her toys, you might notice that she\u2019s mastered the word ball<\/em>. If she starts to refer to all of her toys as ball<\/em>, that\u2019s an example of overextension.<\/p>\n

      Overregularization <\/strong><\/p>\n

      Overregularization is when she applies a regular grammatical change to an irregular word. For example, she\u2019s figured out that you would normally add an -ed<\/em> to form the past tense, so instead of saying came <\/em>she\u2019ll use comed. <\/em>Another example is when she attempts to make an irregular word plural, such as tooths <\/em>instead of teeth<\/em>.<\/p>\n

      Segmentation<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Speech segmentation is the process of learning the pauses or breaks between words and syllables. Basically, this is her learning the sound structure of language. For example, she may consider the cat<\/em> as thecat. <\/em>Over time, she\u2019ll detect that the word \u201cthe\u201d will often come before an object and learn to separate the two words.<\/p>\n

      Syntax<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Every language has its own set of rules when it comes to forming sentences. Syntax is basically the proper structure of a sentence. An example of misusing syntax would be her saying \u201cme go school\u201d or \u201capple mine\u201d.<\/p>\n

      The Logic Behind the Mistake<\/h2>\n

      One of the most interesting things about toddler language errors is that many of these mistakes are actually pretty smart! Infants develop reason and logic before they master their language skills. So when a toddler says eated <\/em>instead of ate<\/em>, she\u2019s pulling from her knowledge of other past-tense verbs. Many of these errors stem from assumptions that she\u2019s made from learning other words or phrases. For instance, if she calls a family friend momma<\/em>, she\u2019s making the assumption that most females that show love and care for her are called momma. Remember that there\u2019s often a reason why they\u2019ve chosen the incorrect word, and most of the time, it makes sense. It may be wrong, but know that there\u2019s a method to their language error madness! Even if these mistakes happen often, you shouldn\u2019t be too worried that these errors will follow her into elementary school.<\/p>\n

      How to Approach Language Errors<\/h2>\n

      By now, you\u2019re probably saying to yourself, \u201cGreat! She\u2019s not just creating her own language! But how should I respond when she makes these mistakes?\u201d Experts say that a good rule of thumb is to respond accurately without overtly correcting them. When she says \u201cme go school\u201d you can simply say, \u201cYes, that\u2019s right, you went to school today.\u201d Toddlers want to hear the correct version. However, don\u2019t get down on yourself if you sometimes say me hungry<\/em> or time to brush teeths<\/em>. The most important thing to remember is to talk to them as much and as correctly as possible. The more they hear words, sentence structures, and language sounds, the more they absorb and remember.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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