Hsi-Yen came to the United States from China when she was 14. Compared to her brother, who was 5 when he arrived, Hsi-Yen is most likely to have difficulty with

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Phonology, which involves the sounds of a language, is typically harder to master for individuals who learn a new language after early childhood. Hsi-Yen, having arrived at 14, would likely find phonology more challenging than her younger brother, who would more easily pick up native-like pronunciation due to the critical period for language acquisition.

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