Estimates of bilingualism among second- and third- generation immigrants are probably:

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Estimates of bilingualism among second- and third-generation immigrants are often overstated because these individuals often lose proficiency in their heritage language or do not fully develop it due to language shift towards the dominant language of the country they reside in. Thus, while many may have some level of proficiency in their heritage language, full bilingualism may not be as prevalent as commonly believed.

Estimates of Bilingualism Among Second- and Third- Generation Immigrants Are