Children are born with four skills that help them develop language naturally. You may think your baby does not understand a word you're saying but fact is your baby has been learning language since before he was born. Babies have been endowed with skills that help them learn language naturally. This set of skills helps them acquire an understanding of the surroundings, assist them in expressing themselves, and in interaction with the environment. Listening Skills: The listening skills help the baby recognise and attach meaning to whatever he is hearing.

Hence, you should talk to your baby from the first day of his life. He is listening to the fine details of your voice, a voice which he prefers over other sounds. Vocal Skills: Initially your infant's vocal skills consist of primarily cries, burps and maybe some 'oooo' sounds. Soon the baby learns to make noises that almost sound like…