Age 2 is often when language seems to grow quickly.
Some toddlers are suddenly chatting all day.
Others are still building confidence with single words.
Both can fall within the typical range.
If you would like a full overview across ages, visit
Language Milestones by Age.
By around 24 months, many toddlers:
- Understand simple questions like “Where’s your shoes?”
- Follow two-step instructions such as “Get your coat and bring it here”
- Recognise names of familiar people and objects
Understanding usually grows faster than spoken words.
Even if your toddler says little, they may understand far more than you realise.
