Learning to Talk: A Study in Sound of Infant Speech Development

Recorded in 1963, this album is an instructional record that gives insight into the speech development of a child. Narrated by Margaret Greene, Greene walks the listener through various stages of speech, explaining each stage and following them with sound examples i.e. a newborn crying, or a two year old babbling. Greene also gives occasional tips on how to help a child develop their speech. Liner notes include transcription of album.

Track Listing

101	Introduction Margaret Greene	02:41
102	Rate of Development: "Sympathetic Communication" Margaret Greene	02:56
103	Change in Baby's Vocalization between 3 and 4 Months Margaret Greene	02:27
104	Comfort Sounds: Appearance of Syllables Margaret Greene	03:28
105	Vocal Play Margaret Greene	02:11
106	First Words Margaret Greene	02:42
107	Beginning to Talk Margaret Greene	04:54
108	Understanding the "Code" Margaret Greene	02:19
201	Mispronounced Words and "Wrong" Words Margaret Greene	02:48
202	What's This? Margaret Greene	01:21
203	Two Years Old: Absorbing New Words and Explanations Margaret Greene	03:02
204	Repetition and Questions Margaret Greene	01:54
205	Explaining to the Child: The Dawn of Reason Margaret Greene	02:52
206	The Three-Year Old Masters Speech Margaret Greene	03:12
207	Four Years Old: Articulation, Hesitation Margaret Greene	02:07
208	Conclusion Margaret Greene	02:21