receptive language
[rɪˈsɛptɪv ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ]
noun
linguagem receptiva
1. The ability to understand and comprehend spoken or written language, including vocabulary, grammar, and meaning, without necessarily being able to produce it
Children typically develop receptive language skills before expressive language skills.
As crianças geralmente desenvolvem habilidades de linguagem receptiva antes das habilidades de linguagem expressiva.
2. The passive language skills involved in listening and reading comprehension
The toddler showed good receptive language by following simple instructions.
O bebê mostrou boa linguagem receptiva ao seguir instruções simples.
3. In speech-language pathology, the assessment and evaluation of a person's capacity to understand language
The speech therapist tested the patient's receptive language using picture identification tasks.
A fonoaudióloga avaliou a linguagem receptiva do paciente usando tarefas de identificação de imagens.
In both Brazilian and American educational contexts, the distinction between receptive and expressive language is fundamental to child development assessment and special education evaluations. Speech-language pathologists and educators routinely assess receptive language skills when evaluating children for learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and language delays. This term has become increasingly important in early intervention programs and inclusive education models.
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