1. Expressive and Receptive Language
Presented by: Alejandra Colón
Fremont Elementary School

2. Bilingualism Simultaneous Language Acquisition
A child is exposed to language from infancy in natural situations.
Sequential Language Acquisition
A child is exposed to first language, during infancy and learns a second language, at a later time.

3. Characteristics of Learning a Second Language
Silent Period and Language Loss
Silent period- Many students focus on comprehension and do very little.
Language Loss- First language may slow or regress while the second language is being learned.
Code Switching & Transfers
Code switching- When children alternate between the two languages within a single phrase, sentence or discourse.
Transfers- When students make errors that reflect the influence of their first language

4. Receptive Language Receptive Language is the “input” of language.
Ability to understand words and language.
Gain information and meaning from routine, visual information within the environment, sounds and words, concepts such as size, shape colors, and time grammar, and written information.
Building Blocks include-
Attention and concentration
Pre-language skills
Social Skills
Play Skills
A child typically develops receptive language first
A child as a sponge who absorbs the rules and use of language before they begin to express themselves
Example: we have finished our breakfast so next it is time to get dressed. Green light means go, sirens means a fire engine is coming. Cat(s). Signs in the environment

5. Receptive Language Improve receptive language
Eye-contact
Minimal instructions
Simplify the language
Chunk verbal instructions
Repeat
First/then
Clarify
Show
Visual aids
Describe
Emphasize the word
Play
Books
Activities to improve receptive language
Name items
Model new words
Simon Says
Obstacle course
Feely bad game
books

6. Expressive Language Expressive language is the “output” of language.
Is the use of words, sentences, gestures and writing to convey meaning and messages to others.
Enables children to express their wants and needs, thoughts and ideas, and argue a point of view to name a few.
Skills include-
label objects, describe actions and events, put words in sentences, use grammar correctly, retell a story, answer questions and write a short story.
Ex. I had a drink not me drinked

7. Expressive Language Improve expressive language
Play.
Talk to the child
Turn off background noise
Face-to-Face
Expand Language
Books
Model
Activities to improve expressive language
Name items together
Look at books together
Ask questions about what is happening in a story.
Sing songs together
Read stories to help model correct language use.
Write letters to friends.
Use pictures/drawings/photos to make a story.

8. Let’s Practice Receptive Language- Expressive Language-
Let’s Play- I Spy (Yo espio…)
Look at things you can spy in the cafeteria
Expressive Language-
Let’s Read
Practice with the comprehension questions