ABSTRACT
From very early on human infants show a unique communicative pattern of behaviour. Children begin using linguistic symbols to communicate. There is almost certainly some imitation involved as the child repeats words used by adults, then internalises the sounds heard to be able to make those same sounds in order to share meaning. Imitation is certainly an important part of beginning to speak your own language but it cannot account for certain things. Language is an essential tool-such as spoken language, sign language, English, and Arabic-all means of making and sharing meaning. Among the early acquisitions of the child's mind, the one having the highest value is his treasure of words and grammar. Most important is to remember that all languages can be used to make and share meanings. All young children learn, without having lessons, to speak their own language and often to speak more than one language. This is an astounding achievement and one that demands respect.
