Explanation:

- Understanding language often follows a developmental sequence in children.

- 1. Listening:

- This is generally the first stage.

- Babies begin by listening to sounds and voices.

- 2. Speaking:

- Usually the next stage.

- Children start to vocalize and form words.

- 3. Reading:

- Comes after speaking.

- Kids begin recognizing written words.

- 4. Writing:

- Usually the last stage.

- They start forming letters and writing words.