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Sometimes it is not uncommon.  Many people think that babies do not understand much and when they talk to them, they talk baby talk.  Babies can understand more than you think.  It is important to talk to them like you would anyone else.  Talk to them about what you are doing, point out to them the parts of their body.  This is your ear, these are your feet,....  Talk to them about the shapes of things in the house, colors, count out things to them,.....  It is also important to read to them a couple times a day, sing nursery rhymes to them, play music cds.  At that age, they are also good at learning sign language.  When you make a certain face, they learn that you are not happy with something that they did, hold your finger across your mouth and he will learn that that means quiet, not so loud, .....   Point out to them that you are ma ma and that daddy is da da.  The more they hear from you, the more they will want to copy and the more sounds you will hear from them. Pretty soon they will love the sound of their own voice.  "Entertaining and Educating Babies and Toddlers" is a good guide and lists over 100 activities that you can do.  Keep it simple and in short time frames. Enjoy your baby and have fun.