Maria's parents want her to continue to speak Spanish, even though they have lived in the United States for five years. The type of language that this refers to is called
A) whole language.
B) immersion language.
C) heritage language.
D) primary language.

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The term "heritage language" refers to a language that is not the majority language of the country where one lives, but that a person has a personal or familial connection to. In this case, Maria's parents want her to continue speaking Spanish as a way of maintaining their heritage and cultural identity.

Maria's Parents Want Her to Continue to Speak Spanish, Even