I just talked & talked non stop to my DD. If we were getting something from the fridge for example I'd say 'Mummy is getting xyz from the fridge for lunch, snack' etc... Or if I was folding washing I'd just say what I was doing. I also agree with myturn - words are enough for toddlers, they will eventually start to string more & more words together later on. So if she wants something to eat, go to the fridge or pantry & get her to point at what she wants then say what it is. ie: yoghurt. Try not to worry too much, they all of a sudden just have huge bursts of talking then you can't keep them quiet ;P