We need to understand the stages of child language development from 1 month to 3 years.Children can not talk  without  the ability to communicate. It is true, the development of children language acquisition  passes through different series of phases.

A Guide to the Stages of Child Language Development

Language is one of the most important tools for thinking and communication. By the age of 4, a child has learned over 1,000 words. The language-learning process starts with babbling at about 6 months, imitating speech at 8 months, and using words after the first birthday. At about 18 months or 2 years of age, the child is mastering two-word sentences like “all gone” or “me go!” Children also talk out loud to themselves while doing things, rehearsing words to go with actions. As the child learns and becomes more familiar with language, this self-talk becomes abbreviated, then whispered. Finally, it disappears, absorbed into the thinking process.

At 2 years, children enjoy rhymes (Jack and Jill went up the hill). By 3, they learn responses which require signs and reactions, as in the game Simon Says. At the age of 4, they can cluster thoughts and words; by 5 they deal with information in a series. In the process, children begin the progression from concrete to abstract thinking— from perceptual (I see) to conceptual (I put together in my mind).

The child who talks early is almost always of above-average intelligence. However, the reverse statement cannot be made. Although some gifted children talk 4 months earlier than the average child, some do not talk until they are 2- or 3-years-old (Einstein did not talk until he was 4). Parents often worry needlessly about averages and norms. Discussing concerns with a pediatrician may help the worried parent.

Child language development typically follows a predictable sequence of stages, though the exact age at which each child reaches these stages can vary. Here’s an overview of the key stages:

1. Pre-linguistic Stage (0-12 months):
   • Cooing (0-3 months): Infants produce cooing sounds, which are comfort sounds and early attempts to vocalize.
   • Babbling (6-12 months): Babbling begins, with infants producing repeated consonant-vowel combinations like “ba-ba” or “da-da.”
2. Single Words Stage (12-18 months):
   • Children start using single words, often nouns that label everyday objects, people, or events. These words may not be clear or correctly pronounced.
3. Two-Word Stage (18-24 months):
   • Toddlers begin to combine two words to form simple sentences like “more milk” or “mommy go.” These combinations usually follow a logical semantic relationship.
4. Telegraphic Speech (2-3 years):
   • Speech becomes more like a telegram, where non-essential words are omitted, but the message is still clear, like “want cookie” or “see doggie.”
5. Early Multi-Word Stage (3-4 years):
   • Children’s sentences become longer and more complex. They start using grammatical elements like plurals, past tense, and articles (“a,” “the”).
6. Later Language Development (4+ years):
   • Vocabulary rapidly expands, and children start understanding and using more complex sentences, including questions and compound sentences.
   • They begin mastering the rules of grammar and syntax, though minor errors may still occur.
   • Conversational skills improve, with better understanding of turn-taking and staying on topic.

Throughout these stages, children are also developing their receptive language skills (understanding language) alongside expressive language skills (using language). It’s important to note that these stages provide a general guideline, and there’s a considerable range of normal variation in language development. If there are concerns about a child’s language development, consulting with a pediatrician or a speech-language therapist is recommended.