When your toddler start talking in simple sentences? - Page 2

[Thing1Thing2]

Originally Posted by YoviC

I was wonder about that, I always hear that kids learn languages easy and fast but I have no idea if I am doing this right, I am the only one that speak Spanish so maybe she gets confused?

No, I don't think she's confused, it's just a different learning process. It's the perfect time for her to learn both languages so keep teaching her!

Here's a good article on the different learning processes associated with bilingual babies

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0928092050.htm

Originally Posted by MadiMamacita

while the current research doesn't support the theory that biligual kids will have a delay, anecdotaly that has been my experience.
I'm sure your DD is fine and will speak in simple sentences when she is ready! And don't stop speaking spanish with her!

I agree!

[healthy momma]

My DS only had 3 verbal words by about 22 months and probably a 15 to 20 signs. By 24 months he had probably 10 verbal words. He is now almost 27 months and repeats more and more words daily but I have no idea how many are actually part of his vocabulary. He is only just now starting to be able to actually pronounce two syllable words. And only in the last week has he been putting two words together. That said, he is an EXCELLENT communicator and I never question that he will be able to speak fluently when he is developmentally ready.

[nelson]

I think it is fair to say that this is one of those threads where most of the replies come from people whose LO's language is advanced, and is not necessarily representing most toddlers- in my experience, I know of a few toddlers who spoke in clear sentences before the age of two- your daughter seems very much on track, and it seems like full on sentences are just around the corner- enjoy this time, it is fun to watch their language grow!

[katmann]

The best we've got from DS (19 mos) is "gug-guh wah-wah" which turned out to mean "Babygirl water." He was looking out the window at our cat (babygirl) drinking water out of the little pond by our patio.

He seems overall to have an excellent vocabulary, in that he understands quite a lot of what we say, and can follow most of our directions. But his pronunciation is poor, and lots of words have the same sounds (like "pah pah" might mean Pooker (another cat), Grandpa, potty or pepper). We recently got him to say "Ka-pow" for the flyswatter, which is his first two-consonant word.

Has anyone else noticed this with their LOs? I think this fits a typical model for neurological development (i.e., comprehension before production), but I'm wondering when clear speech will set in.

[Honey693]

Originally Posted by YoviC

That is so weird, my daughter's first sentence was "Oh, no" "or "Oh, men", did your daughter got it from Dora? That is where mine got it, lol.

Nope, not from Dora. I couldn't figure out where she got it until DH pointed out I say it all the time when I'm trying not to curse. I'm just glad it was that and not dammit lol.

[Thing1Thing2]

Originally Posted by nelson

I think it is fair to say that this is one of those threads where most of the replies come from people whose LO's language is advanced, and is not necessarily representing most toddlers- in my experience, I know of a few toddlers who spoke in clear sentences before the age of two- your daughter seems very much on track, and it seems like full on sentences are just around the corner- enjoy this time, it is fun to watch their language grow!

I agree. I do think my DS is advanced, but before he really started talking I was (much like op) worrying about whether he was delayed or not. I think I even posted a question about it here a few months ago. I was pleasantly surprised when he came out with complex sentences. And it was so sudden that we didn't even see it coming. So in my experience, unless you see real problems, it's best to take a "wait and see" approach because they will surprise you every time.

Originally Posted by katmann

The best we've got from DS (19 mos) is "gug-guh wah-wah" which turned out to mean "Babygirl water." He was looking out the window at our cat (babygirl) drinking water out of the little pond by our patio.

He seems overall to have an excellent vocabulary, in that he understands quite a lot of what we say, and can follow most of our directions. But his pronunciation is poor, and lots of words have the same sounds (like "pah pah" might mean Pooker (another cat), Grandpa, potty or pepper). We recently got him to say "Ka-pow" for the flyswatter, which is his first two-consonant word.

Has anyone else noticed this with their LOs? I think this fits a typical model for neurological development (i.e., comprehension before production), but I'm wondering when clear speech will set in.

This is exactly where we were just a few months ago. I think the fact that they can follow instruction really tells you where they are verbally. Getting the words to come out properly takes a little more work on their part. My DS had a few words with many different meanings to each one. For instance lorlor was water or noodle. Now he is saying "water" and "noodle". He actually corrected himself today. When he said "lorlor" he added "I mean WA-TER".

[physmom]

Originally Posted by YoviC

What languages does she speak? Do you teach them to her or she goes to school?

DD's languages are English, Portuguese, and German. At home DH and I both speak a mixture of English/Portuguese but she gets more English from me and more Portuguese from him. We live in the states but have visited the in-laws often, plus DH calls them on skype every week so she still gets quite a bit of exposure (we also have books/CDs/DVDs in Portuguese). German is something relatively new for her. She's gotten passive exposure in German from me speaking to friends since birth but I've never actually spoken to her in it since it's not my native language and I didn't want her to get an accent. We're in Germany for the summer, though, and she's currently attending a German daycare. We're hoping to keep it up when go back to the states through playdates and other German friends I have there. We also go back to Germany fairly often, at least a couple of times per year, so I'm hoping that helps too.

Oh, and thanks to whoever posted the link about the bilingual babies! I really enjoyed reading and I could certainly relate. DD's pronunciation is just not that clear and I wonder if that's part of the reason? I',m curious if this also affects sentences, though. We didn't see any delay for her first words

[spmamma]

We're a bit on the late end of normal here. DD started putting two words together a few weeks after her 2nd birthday. She was stringing together simple (3-4 word sentences) by the time she was about 28 or 29 months.

[2timestrouble]

Originally Posted by nelson

I think it is fair to say that this is one of those threads where most of the replies come from people whose LO's language is advanced, and is not necessarily representing most toddlers

You got me thinking, I sure hope this thread doesn't make feel bad or worry nobody. I was concern and I ask my mom about me and my sister, and she told me that we were pretty average but my cousin was a late talker, however by age 4 you couldn't tell who speak first and who last because we all drive our parents crazy with so much talk, lol.
But well, even if I know we are doing fine I can't help to wonder about other babies and I am loving all the info and sharing.

Originally Posted by physmom

DD's languages are English, Portuguese, and German.
Oh, and thanks to whoever posted the link about the bilingual babies! I really enjoyed reading and I could certainly relate. DD's pronunciation is just not that clear and I wonder if that's part of the reason? I',m curious if this also affects sentences, though. We didn't see any delay for her first words

Wow, those three are very different I think, I mean there are some language that are a little similar like: Spanish,Italian, Portuguese. I wouldn't understand all but I can catch some words from Italian and Portuguese'
I read that Salma Hayek's daughter speak 3 languages, I thought about that since I read that the younger is easer for kids to learn a language but not sure if this will work since I only speak 2 and the only way she could get the 3rd one is in a special school. I think I will wait a little longer, but good for you!

[2timestrouble]

Originally Posted by spmamma

We're a bit on the late end of normal here. DD started putting two words together a few weeks after her 2nd birthday. She was stringing together simple (3-4 word sentences) by the time she was about 28 or 29 months.

I think 3-4 words sentences for a 28 months is great.