Eight-year-old Goran immigrates to the United States with his family. About how long will it take Croatian-speaking Goran to attain speaking and writing skills in English on a par with his English-speaking agemates?
A) 1 to 2 years
B) 3 to 5 years
C) 5 to 7 years
D) until he is an adult

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Research suggests that it takes about 5 to 7 years for a child to attain proficiency in a second language on par with their age mates. This may vary depending on how much exposure the child has to the language and how much support they receive from their environment.

Eight-Year-Old Goran Immigrates to the United States with His Family