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The written transcript between Tom and his mother reveals the ways in which Tom’s linguistic development is achieved through techniques used by his mother, such as reinforcement and covert correction
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By reference to the data and to ideas from language study, write about how Tom uses language. You should take account of context in your answer. The written transcript between Tom and his mother reveals the ways in which Tom's linguistic development is achieved through techniques used by his mother, such as reinforcement and covert correction. Tom's mother speaks to Tom using 'child directed speech', and relies on asking Tom direct questions in order to prompt speech. She used simple lexis and grammar as an extension of Tom's speech, in order to allow him to understand. Tom is in a developed stage of telegraphic phase of language acquisition. His vocabulary is limited, but he seems to understand a range of lexis that his mother uses. Some of his sentences, although simple, are grammatically correct - although others have grammatical features missing. By using direct questions such as "Where...
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