Let him read to you. After the hundredth reading of Good Night Moon, you shouldn't be too surprised to learn that your child has memorized this story. Here's a way to let him shine, while getting him to practice his ever-developing verbal skills. Each reading, stop at a different point in the story, so he can work on the pronunciation of new words. Include him in family discussions.
Little pitchers have big ears, but given the right incentive, they can also have big mouths.
In other words, don't assume that all adult conversations are over his head. Your child understands more than you suspect. If you and your mate are trying to decide on the color to paint the bathroom, for example, rope your toddler into the decision-making process. Even if you decide on something more conservative than cotton candy pink with Kelly green trim, your toddler still benefits from voicing his opinion. Play with words.