Speech refers to:
- The actual sound of spoken language
- Speaking with a clear voice, in a way that makes speech interesting and meaningful
- Speaking without hesitating too much or without repeating words or sounds
- Being able to make sounds like ‘k’ and ‘t’ clearly so people can understand what you say
Language refers to:
- a whole system of words and symbols, that is used to communicate meaning.
- Knowing and choosing the right words to explain what you mean
- Joining words together into sentences, stories and conversations
- Making sense of what people say
- Language can be expressed through written, spoken means
Communication refers to:
- Using language or gestures in different ways, for example to have a conversation or to give someone directions
- Being able to consider other people’s point of view
- Using and understanding body language and facial expressions, such as:
- Knowing when someone is bored
- Being able to listen to and look at people when having a conversation
- Knowing how to take turns and to listen as well as talk
- Knowing how close to stand next to someone