Language Magazine – Andrea N. Pluskota
Communication is a human right, in any and all languages. Children of all backgrounds start communicating from birth, though this communication looks and sounds different as they grow and learn. Early on, children communicate with their cries, sounds, eyes, facial expressions, and movements. As they mature and interact with responsive caregivers and their environment, children build upon these behaviors to use gestures and meaningful, intelligible words to communicate. Whether learning one or multiple languages, children are uniquely equipped to acquire and expand upon the language/s they are exposed to and practice.