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For children from immigrant families, transitioning to English-only instruction can be challenging and can raise a conflict: should one focus solely on English skills or should they also maintain their home or heritage language? This presents a logical paradox. On one hand, mastering any skill requires practice. More practice in English should lead to better proficiency. On the other hand, bilingualism theories posit that bilinguals can transfer their language skills across both languages (Chung et al., 2019). Thus, practicing heritage language skills may also support English proficiency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Keywords:<\/b> language comprehension, cross-linguistic or cross-language transfer, semantics, morphology, language proficiency<\/p>\n<h5><b>Background<\/b><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the United States, where English is the primary language of instruction, English proficiency is crucial for academic and career success. But for children from immigrant families, this emphasis creates a dilemma: should they focus exclusively on developing English skills, or maintain their heritage language? Bilingualism theories suggest that skills in one language can enhance abilities in another, indicating that practicing a heritage language, like Spanish, may support English proficiency (Chung et al., 2019). This study explores this dynamic by examining how Spanish-English bilingualism influences language comprehension, highlighting the interconnectedness of language proficiency and comprehension. Understanding how skills transfer between languages can provide valuable insights for supporting bilingual students in educational settings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abstract In the United States, English is the formal language of society and schooling instruction. Therefore, English language proficiency\u2014in speaking, reading, and writing\u2014is critical to academic and career success. 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