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social science subjects > linguistics > applied linguistics > language acquisition > first-language acquisition
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first-language acquisition  

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  • Considering that language is the primary vehicle through which thoughts are expressed and cultural identity is developed and transmitted, the ability to use language is one of the most essential qualities of human beings. Although it has been proven that other (nonhuman) animals also use a set of language-like communicative skills, as explained by linguist Steve Pinker, the generative nature of human speech is truly unique. [Source: Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education; First-Language Acquisition]

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