• Phonological Language is how a person processes sounds for both speaking and learning to read and write. Having a weakness in this area will often result in having delayed speech development as well as possible dyslexia or difficulties learning to read and write. Children who have English as a second language and are experiencing difficulties in Reading, Writing and Spelling also might have a weakness in phonological language.
  
  
• Semantic Language has to do with how well a person can understand, comprehend and use words for listening and speaking.
  
  
• Syntax Language is how the words are formed into sentences. These are also known as grammar and sentence formulation skills.
  
  
• Morphological Language has to do with the understanding of how individual sounds blend together to make word parts, that in turn make full words, that in turn are used to make complete sentences. A person who has difficulties learning to read, whatever the reason, usually has a very difficult time understanding this kind of language. There are specific techniques that are used to help someone overcome these issues.
  
  
• Pragmatic Language is a person's social language skills. This language skill involves understanding body language, gestural communication, such as how different faces convey different meanings to the listener, awareness of other's personal space, awareness of voice volume, use of eye contact, etc.  

All areas of Speech language development impact success in reading and writing.
These are your foundation skills and must be in place for successful reading and writing.