During which language acquisition stage can learners typically speak in one- or two-word phrases?

The Early Production Stage is characterized by learners beginning to use language to communicate in simple ways. During this stage, which typically occurs after the pre-production stage, learners can express themselves using one- or two-word phrases. This is an important developmental step in language acquisition as it indicates that the learners have started to grasp basic vocabulary and sentence structure, allowing them to convey meaning, even in a limited manner.

In this stage, students may begin to combine nouns and verbs and engage in short dialogues, which builds their confidence and sets the foundation for more complex language use later on. The single-word and two-word expressions reflect both their growing comprehension and the initiation of productive language use.