A language shift occurs when children become as fluent in their new language as they are in their home language.

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Language shift refers to the process by which a speech community in a contact situation (usually immigrant families) gradually stops using their original language in favor of a new one. It is not merely about achieving fluency in both languages but rather the gradual replacement of one language by another in the community or individual's repertoire.

A Language Shift Occurs When Children Become as Fluent in Their