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Lag Effects in L2 Phonetic Training: Longer Intersession Intervals Compensate for Auditory Individual Differences

open access: yesThe Modern Language Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In cognitive psychology, longer intersession intervals are thought to enhance long‐term retention (i.e., lag effects). Recently, scholars have begun to test the generalizability of the lag effect to L2 vocabulary and grammar acquisition. Following their step, the present study not only replicated the lag effect but also provided a more fine ...
Xiang Li, Kazuya Saito‐van Poeteren
wiley   +1 more source

Curiouser and Curiouser: Development and Validation of the Foreign Language Curiosity Scale (FLCS)

open access: yesThe Modern Language Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As a catalyst for exploration and intellectual growth, curiosity is vital for successfully navigating the language acquisition journey. Although the role of curiosity in language learning has recently received attention, its complex nature warrants further exploration. The present study is an attempt to deepen our understanding of curiosity in
Nazila Fattahi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Choosing to Study Abroad, Work Abroad, or Stay Home: Do Socioeconomic Status, International Posture, and Language Proficiency Make a Difference?

open access: yesThe Modern Language Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Embracing “the political economy turn,” applied linguistics has increasingly examined socioeconomic class as a central construct in language learning. Prior research highlights links between socioeconomic status (SES) and learning outcomes, often contributing to divides such as the English Divide in South Korea.
Yunjung (Yunie) Ku, Hae In Park
wiley   +1 more source

Navigating Double Decolonization: Mainland Chinese Immigrants' Re‐Emphasis or Concealment of Chineseness in Hong Kong

open access: yesNations and Nationalism, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article engages with Ching‐Kwan Lee's (2025) idea that the post‐1997 Hong Kong protests represent a series of decolonization efforts, stemming from British colonial rule and now from the Chinese ‘neo‐colonial’ regime. Instead of focusing on Hong Kong natives, however, this article presents mainland Chinese immigrants (MCIs) who live in ...
Yao‐Tai Li
wiley   +1 more source

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