Language-Specific Factors in First Language Acquisition

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The study highlights significant cross-linguistic differences in language acquisition between German and French children. German children, starting at age six, utilize adult-like structures and express all semantic components early on. In contrast, French children, up to age ten, struggle with complex structures needed for simultaneous semantic expression. Despite these differences, the research indicates similar developmental progressions, suggesting that general developmental factors also play a crucial role in language acquisition across different languages.