Describe the difference between coordinate bilingual speakers and compound bilingual speakers.

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Coordinate bilingual speakers are people who learn a second language later in life and who typically use their second language in a limited number of contexts. Compound bilingual speakers are people who learned a second language early in life and use the language in many different contexts. For example, many people from China and Taiwan learn English later in life, while people from Hong Kong and Singapore tend to learn English earlier and use it in many different contexts.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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For maximum results, what should a written pitch accomplish?

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