Yolanda and Steve want their son,Manny,to attain full proficiency in English and Spanish.To achieve this goal,Manny's mastery of the second language should begin __________.
A) in early adulthood
B) in early adolescence
C) in late adolescence
D) sometime in childhood

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Research suggests that second language acquisition is most successful when it begins in childhood, ideally before the age of 10. Starting in late adolescence or early adulthood may still lead to fluency, but it may not be as effortless as it would have been with earlier exposure. Therefore, Manny's mastery of Spanish should begin sometime in childhood to attain full proficiency in both languages.

Yolanda and Steve Want Their Son,Manny,to Attain Full Proficiency in English