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Kidd, Evan; Garcia, Rowena – First Language, 2022
A comprehensive theory of child language acquisition requires an evidential base that is representative of the typological diversity present in the world's 7000 or so languages. However, languages are dying at an alarming rate, and the next 50 years represents the last chance we have to document acquisition in many of them. Here, we take stock of…
Descriptors: Child Language, Language Acquisition, Language Research, Language Maintenance
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Dobinson, Keeley L.; Dockrell, Julie E. – First Language, 2021
Oral language skills underpin children's educational success and enhance positive life outcomes. Yet, significant numbers of children struggle to develop competence in speaking and listening, especially those from areas of high economic deprivation. A tiered intervention model, graduating the level of provision in line with levels of need, has…
Descriptors: Expressive Language, Language Skills, Skill Development, Oral Language