– speak clearly, slowly and face your child when speaking. if the word or sentence your child says is incorrect, instead of correcting them or asking them to repeat it, just say the word or sentence back to them correctly to show you have understood. this way your child always hears the correct version. speak to them using language they can understand, and explain any new words.
o	make time to sit down with your child – even if it is just for a few minutes a day, spend some quiet time with your child, away from distractions. look at a book together and talk about the pictures. 