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Chomsky's theory
'innate'. Structure in the brain - Language Acquisition Device, allows to break into a language and use it. Children can pick up more than one language at an early age without being formally taught, ‘critical period’ for language learning which is until p
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Criticism
Criticised for not addressing factors in language development such as the role of the parent or key person interacting with the child. Chomsky’s work has helped to explain why all children learn language, regardless of the language they are exposed to.
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Impact on early years practice
Linguists wonder if there might be a period in which children are primed to learn language. Learning a language without studying it becomes difficult. The idea that there is a critical period of language means children in early years need a lot of opp for
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Criticised for not addressing factors in language development such as the role of the parent or key person interacting with the child. Chomsky’s work has helped to explain why all children learn language, regardless of the language they are exposed to.

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