We propose the fuzzy lexical representations (FLRs) hypothesis that regards fuzziness as a
core property of nonnative (L2) lexical representations (LRs). Fuzziness refers to imprecise …

This study presents a reanalysis of existing data to investigate whether a relationship
between perception and production abilities regarding a challenging second-language (L2) …

Nonnative or second language (L2) perception of segmental sequences is often
characterised by perceptual modification processes, which may “repair” a nonnative …

This study investigated attention control in L2 phonological processing from a cognitive
individual differences perspective, to determine its role in predicting phonological …

Studies on the role of speech production on learning have found a memory benefit from
production labeled the “Production Effect.” While research with adults has generally shown a …

Aims and objectives/purpose/research questions: The present research explores whether
Korean learners of Chinese at different proficiency levels employ distinct processing …

Abstract Introduction: The Speech Efficiency Score (SES) serves as an acoustic metric for
assessing fluency in conversational speech within the temporal domain. This study …

This timely text provides a comprehensive overview of the research methods used by the
Generative Second Language Acquisition framework. The authors lay out the history and …

For literate learners of a language, an entry in their second language (L2) mental lexicon for
a word includes three core aspects: an orthographic representation, a semantic …

When acquiring a second language, learners must become able to perceive the difference
between novel sounds (“discrimination”) and also associate strings of sounds with distinct …