Implementation of the Five Language Continuum in the Development of Early Childhood Speech Skills

Early childhood is a golden age where children will grow and develop rapidly, so aspects of their development must be maximized. One of the components of language development is speaking. This study aims to describe the application of the Five Language Continuum in realizing Early Childhood Speaking Ability at Kindergarten Khadijah Wonorejo Surabaya.

The research method was carried out qualitatively using a descriptive approach. The respondents were the children of Kindergarten Khadijah Wonorejo Surabaya and their teachers. Data collection techniques in this study are observations, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis techniques in this study were used by Miles and Huberman, namely data reduction, data visualization, and conclusion. The main result of this study is that children’s speaking skills are significantly developed by applying the five continuum languages. The main conclusion of this study is the application of the five language continuity, which is very helpful in development. This study’s main conclusion is that applying the five language continuums helps develop children’s speaking skills.