What is receptive language?

Receptive language is the"input" of language, the ability to understand and comprehend spoken language that you hear or read. For example, a child's ability to listen and following directions (e.g., "put on your coat") relies on the child's receptive language skills.

• Follow 1-2 step oral directions in order like “Pick a book and come sit in the chair.”

• Listen to understand age appropriate stories read aloud.

• Follow simple conversation

• Understands what is taught in class.

• Remembers facts taught in class.

• Understands what’s taught in class.

• Follow 2-3 steps in order like “Get a piece of paper find your pencil and write your of paper, find your pencil and write your name”.

• Follow 3-4 oral directions in order like “Stay , in your seat, wait for the bus to stop and don’t forget your backpack.”

• Understands words about place and time like on top of, behind, next to, before, after, today and yesterday.

• Answers questions about a story.

• Understands what's taught in class taught in class.

Sources:

• https://www.asha.org/siteassets/uploadedfiles/Build-Your-Childs-Skills-Kindergarten-to-Second-Grade.pdf

• https://therapyworks.com/blog/language-development/home-tips/expressive-vs-receptive-language/