How babies learn to talk ⏲️ 6 Minute English
BBC Learning English • 2024-11-28T10:00:02Z • 6:15 • intermediate • Lifestyle
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Have you ever wondered how babies learn to talk? Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of language development in infants!
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babble
/ˈbæbəl/
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Meaningless sounds made by babies as they begin to learn to speak.
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The baby started to babble excitedly when he saw his mother.
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ambiguous
/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
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Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or inexact.
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The instructions were ambiguous, leading to confusion among the team.
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syllable
/ˈsɪl.ə.bəl/
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A unit of language pronunciation that contains a vowel sound and may or may not be accompanied by consonants.
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The word 'banana' has three syllables: ba-na-na.
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classic
/ˈklæsɪk/
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Serving as a standard or model; the best example of something.
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The novel is considered a classic of American literature.
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grant
/ɡrænt/
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To assume or accept something as true without question.
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We often take for granted the simple joys of life.
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experiment
/ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/
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To try out new ideas or methods to discover something unknown.
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The scientist decided to experiment with different chemical reactions.
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