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Phonological development

language culture Maturity 7-9

Babies learn how to talk.

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3 month old infant cooing in response to caregiver.ogv
They listen to many sounds. They learn to say new words. It starts with small noises. Then they say "ba-ba-ba." Soon they say their first word!
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Baby, Crying baby, Moscow, Russia.jpg
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