But using language only seems easy Language processing is hugely complex computational task, yet Every normal human child in every culture acquires sophisticated linguistic competence before the age of 5 This learning occurs simply by exposure to language, and does not require explicit instruction(unlike reading or math) And, it can emerge spontaneously in children with minimal linguistic exposureLanguage processing is hugely complex computational task, yet… • Every normal human child in every culture acquires sophisticated linguistic competence before the age of 5 • This learning occurs simply by exposure to language, and does not require explicit instruction (unlike reading or math) • And, it can emerge spontaneously in children with minimal linguistic exposure But using language only seems easy!