Speech Aquisition - Lexis and Semantics

Speech Aquisition - Lexis and Semantics

1. From 18 months, language develops rapidly

   • 18 months - 50 words
   • 5 years - 2000 words
   • 7 years - 4000+ words

2. Word meanings come after acquisition

3. A large proportion of a child's first words are nouns

4. Underextension - This is common. When a child narrows the meaning of a word.

5. Overextension - This is when the child broadens the meaning of the word

6. Aitchinson (1987)

   • Labelling - Links between sounds and objects
   • Packaging - Understanding a words full range of meaning
   • Network Building - Grasping connections between words and opposite meanings

7. Entitles - e.g 'Mummy', 'Daddy'

8. Properties - e.g 'Allgone' 'hot'

9. Actions - e.g 'Up', 'Sit'

10. Personal/Social - e.g 'Hello', 'Yes'