Abstract
This article provides a broad overview of early language acquisition. It describes the structure of early word combinations and general patterns in the acquisition of morphology. It discusses the development of complex constructions involving moved and embedded phrases, including questions, complement clauses, and relative clauses. Throughout the article, examples are given of phenomena that are stable cross-linguistically, as well as acquisition patterns that depend on the language being learned. The article also overviews general theoretical issues in language development, in particular the theory of universal grammar, and some proposed alternatives.
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