Chomsky's Universal Grammar

Noam Chomsky's Universal Grammar is the idea that all humans are born with an innate mental structure that provides a foundational understanding of language. This built-in framework enables children to quickly learn and acquire the complex rules of any language they are exposed to, despite variations across different languages. Essentially, Universal Grammar acts like a blueprint rooted in our brains, making language learning possible and efficient, rather than something learned solely from experience. This theory suggests that the capacity for language is hardwired, distinguishing humans from other animals in their ability to develop complex language systems.