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First Language Acquisition
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1. Acquiring languages: issues and questions; 2. In conversation with children; 3. Starting on language: perception; 4. Early words; 5. Sounds in words: production; 6. Words and meanings; 7. First word combinations, first constructions; 8. Modulating word meanings; 9. Adding complexity within clauses; 10. Combining clauses: more complex constructions; 11. Constructing words; 12. Honing conversational skills; 13. Do things with language; 14. Language and dialect; 15. Specialization for language; 16. Acquisition and change; 17. Glossary; Bibliography.

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Takes a comprehensive look at where and when children acquire a first language.

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' … its extensive coverage of the research makes it a useful source for anyone concerned with early language development.' Literacy Today

'… the way in which cross-lingusitic data are deftly interwoven in the discussion in a particular strength of the work … a knowledgeable and perceptive account of child language acquisition. This will be a reference source used by many for years to come. It is a significant accomplishment and deserves a place on the shelf of teachers and researchers in the field alike.' First Language

'Much of it is deeply interesting, even when one begs to disagree …'. The Times Higher Education Supplement

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