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Language experience in L2 phonological learning: Effects of psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic variables

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Language experience in L2 phonological learning: Effects of psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic variables

Trofimovich, Pavel (2011) Language experience in L2 phonological learning: Effects of psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic variables. IRAL - International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 49 (2). pp. 135-156. ISSN 0019-042X

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/iral.2011.007

Abstract

The goal of this paper is to discuss language experience in second language (L2) phonological learning, with a particular focus on lexical frequency, attention to form, and ethnic identity as factors that influence the role of language experience. First, several difficulties associated with the study of language experience are discussed. Then, evidence is presented that lexical frequency, attention to form, and ethnic identity interact with measures of language experience, thereby shaping positive and negative effects of experience on L2 phonological learning. Next, it is argued that language experience and L2 learning outcomes are linked through bi-directional, reciprocal relationships. The paper concludes with a discussion of several avenues of future research for the study of language experience in L2 phonological learning.

Divisions:Concordia University > Faculty of Arts and Science > Education
Concordia University > Research Units > Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance
Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Authors:Trofimovich, Pavel
Journal or Publication:IRAL - International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching
Date:2011
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):10.1515/iral.2011.007
ID Code:36105
Deposited By: ANDREA MURRAY
Deposited On:28 Nov 2011 18:18
Last Modified:18 Jan 2018 17:36
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