Article outline

• 3.1Language shift: Theoretical considerations
• 3.2Questionnaire design
• 3.3Data collection and demographics
• 3.4Language selection among bilinguals
  • 3.4.1Dominant language and daily use
  • 3.4.2Language habits in the intimate circle
  • 3.4.3Religion
  • 3.4.4School, work, neighbors, entertainment and shopping
  • 3.4.5Two case studies
  • 3.4.6Language choices in the United States
• 3.5Conclusion: A portrait of transitional bilingualism
• Notes