Cross-linguistic influence in the bilingual lexicon: Evidence for ubiquitous facilitation and context-dependent interference effects on lexical processing
For bilinguals, lexical access in one language may affect, or be affected by, activation of
words in another language. Research to date suggests seemingly contradictory effects of …
words in another language. Research to date suggests seemingly contradictory effects of …
Semantic ambiguity within and across languages: An integrative review
Semantic ambiguity often occurs within a language (eg, the word “organ” in English means
both a body part and a musical instrument), but it can also cross a language boundary, such …
both a body part and a musical instrument), but it can also cross a language boundary, such …
Understanding conceptual transfer for students learning new programming languages
Prior research has shown that students face transition challenges between programming
languages (PL) over the course of their education. We could not find research attempting to …
languages (PL) over the course of their education. We could not find research attempting to …
The neurolinguistics of the second language lexico-semantic system
N Tokowicz, V Tkacikova - The Routledge Handbook of Second …, 2023 - taylorfrancis.com
Neurolinguistic studies have revealed some of the mysteries of the second language lexico-
semantic system. Numerous neuroscientific methodologies have been used in this field …
semantic system. Numerous neuroscientific methodologies have been used in this field …
The influence of community structure on how communities categorize the world.
S Lev-Ari - Journal of experimental psychology: learning, memory …, 2024 - psycnet.apa.org
Categorization is the foundation of many cognitive functions. Importantly, the categories we
use to structure the world are informed by the language we speak. For example, whether we …
use to structure the world are informed by the language we speak. For example, whether we …
[BOOK][B] Lexical processing and second language acquisition
N Tokowicz - 2014 - taylorfrancis.com
Lexical Processing and Second Language Acquisition provides a comprehensive overview
of research on second language lexical processing, integrating converging research and …
of research on second language lexical processing, integrating converging research and …
[HTML][HTML] The role of motor system in action-related language comprehension in L1 and L2: An fMRI study
L Tian, H Chen, W Zhao, J Wu, Q Zhang, A De… - Brain and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The framework of embodied cognition has challenged the modular view of a language-
cognition divide by suggesting that meaning-retrieval critically involves the sensory-motor …
cognition divide by suggesting that meaning-retrieval critically involves the sensory-motor …
Ambiguous words are harder to learn
Relatively little is known about the role of ambiguity in adult second-language learning. In
this study, native English speakers learned Dutch–English translation pairs that either …
this study, native English speakers learned Dutch–English translation pairs that either …
The impact of brief exposure to the second language on native language production: Global or item specific?
Bilinguals routinely shift between their languages, changing languages between
communicative settings. To test the consequences of such changes in language use, 48 …
communicative settings. To test the consequences of such changes in language use, 48 …
The role of language proficiency, cognate status and word frequency in the assessment of Spanish–English bilinguals' verbal fluency
Purpose: Assessment tools are needed to accurately index performance in bilingual
populations. This study examines the verbal fluency task to further establish the relative …
populations. This study examines the verbal fluency task to further establish the relative …