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Chomsky's theory
He thought that language development is innate. He said that a specific structure in the brain, Language Acquisition Device LAD, allows children to break into a language code and use it. Children can pick up more than one language at an early age without
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Criticism
Chomsky's theory is sometimes criticised for not addressing factor 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 lan
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Chomsky's theory
Impact on early years practice
Many linguists wonder whether there might be a period in which babies and children are primed to learn language. Beyond this period, learning a language without studying it becomes difficult. The idea that there is a critical period or language means that
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