Learning language and using language to learn is at the core of any educational activity. Bringing together a globally representative team of experts, this volu

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Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progre

This concise, accessible book explores the connection between language acquisition and emergent literacy skills, and how this sets the stage for later literacy

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