For students learning English, which of the following is true?
A) Students all go through predictable and sequential stages of language acquisition and at approximately the same rate.
B) The final stage of language acquisition is such that the student will have mastered BICS, but not CALPS.
C) It is easier to for students to master BICS than CALPS.
D) It may take 5-7 years for a student to acquire academic language proficiency.

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Research has shown that it may take 5-7 years for a student to acquire academic language proficiency, which includes CALPS in addition to basic interpersonal communication skills (BICS). Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A is not true as students may go through different stages and at varying rates of language acquisition. Option B is not true as the final stage of language acquisition involves both BICS and CALPS. Option C is not true as it may be equally challenging for students to master both BICS and CALPS.

For Students Learning English, Which of the Following Is True