This paper reports a preliminary evaluation of the [Talkable] 10-week language learning programme. This training programme aims to help caregivers provide a rich language learning environment in a child’s first 3 years of life through the provision of evidence-based information and practical strategies to promote language development delivered primarily via mobile application. Participants in the study completed pre- and post-programme surveys on a range of questions relating to their knowledge and confidence in assisting their child’s language learning. Results indicated significant improvements in participant’s self-reported levels of knowledge about early language development and ways to assist their child’s language learning, while level of concern about their child’s language development remained fairly constant. These findings provide preliminary support for the use of [Talkable] in primary prevention, and direction for future development of the programme. Findings also add to the currently limited evidence-base for providing early language primary prevention programmes via mobile application.

本文报告了对[可讨论的] 10周语言学习计划的初步评估。该培训计划旨在通过提供循证信息和实用策略，以促进主要通过移动应用程序提供的语言发展，来帮助看护人在儿童出生后的头3年内提供丰富的语言学习环境。该研究的参与者完成了计划前和计划后调查，调查涉及与他们的知识和对帮助孩子的语言学习的信心有关的一系列问题。结果表明，参与者自我报告的有关早期语言发展的知识水平以及帮助孩子进行语言学习的方式有了显着改善，而对孩子的语言发展的关注水平仍然相当稳定。这些发现为在初级预防中使用[Talkable]提供了初步支持，并为该计划的未来发展指明了方向。研究结果还增加了当前有限的证据基础，可通过移动应用程序提供早期语言初级预防计划。