UNLOCKING POTENTIAL: THE ROLE OF EARLY LANGUAGE ACQUISITION IN CHILDREN’S LINGUISTIC DEVELOPMENT

Firuzabonu Rafieva; Shaxinabonu Farxodova

doi:10.2024/kymzmh64

Authors

Firuzabonu Rafieva Jejiang texnologiya universiteti talabasi Author
Shaxinabonu Farxodova SamDChTI talabasi Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2024/kymzmh64

Keywords:

critical period hypothesis; early education; brain flexibility; language learning; early language acquisition

Abstract

In exploring the importance of early interaction with language has in children's linguistic development, this article emphasizes the effects of early language acquisition has on academic, social, and cognitive development of children. Article includes points from studies on the importance of early education, long-term advantages of early language exposure and advancements in academic performance, literacy, and cognitive function. At the end the writer urges readers to acknowledge their part in supporting linguistic growth in young children, both at home as well as in educational settings.

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