Language development throughout the ages.

 8-18 Months 

The following video explains how expressive language typically develops by around 18 months of age. It highlights how toddlers begin to use simple words to name familiar people, objects and needs. At this stage, children may say 10-50 words and start combining two-word phrases like "more juice" or "daddy go." This video emphasizes the importance of responsive interactions-talking, singing and reading, to encourage language growth. Its aimed at helping parents and educators understand milestones and support early communication through everyday routines and meaningful engagement.

18-36 Months

This video explores how children's expressive language grows rapidly between 18-36 months. During this stage, toddlers being to use longer phrases and simple sentences such as "i want more" or "Mommy go work." Their vocabulary expands to 200+ words and they start naming objects, asking questions and using pronouns like "me" and "you." This  video emphasizes how rich verbal interactions such as story telling and play are, they all support development.   

36-48 MONTHS

This video explains how children’s expressive language becomes more advanced between 36 and 48 months (ages 3–4). At this stage, children begin using full sentences, tell simple stories, ask lots of “why” and “how” questions, and use language to express emotions, ideas, and solve problems. Their vocabulary grows rapidly, often exceeding 1,000 words. The video encourages parents and educators to engage children in back and forth conversations, support storytelling, and introduce new vocabulary through books and play. Emphasis is placed on giving children time to talk, listening patiently, and expanding their ideas to build strong foundations for reading, writing, and social communication.

48-60 MONTHS

Between ages 48-60 months, children become confident communicators. This video highlights how they use complex sentences, tell longer stories with beginnings, middles, and ends, and understand conversational rules like taking turns and staying on topic. They ask thoughtful questions, explain ideas, and start using language to reason, persuade, and solve problems. The video encourages adults to enhance this development by engaging in rich, open-ended conversations, encouraging storytelling, and introducing new vocabulary through books, real-world experiences, and imaginative play. Supporting language in this stage helps prepare children for success in school and strengthens both literacy and social skills.