Just out: French Language Vitality in the U.S. Ross & Jaumont in Heritage Language Journal. Despite the fact that French is one of the most commonly spoken languages in the U.S., speakers of French as a heritage language face multiple challenges in maintaining and transmitting their distinctive French language to future generations, resulting in language loss over time. This article demonstrates the importance of Capacity Development, Opportunity Creation, and Desire in maintaining and revitalizing French as a heritage language in French-speaking communities in Maine, Louisiana, and New York.
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