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Definite and indefinite article accuracy in learner English: A multifactorial analysis 英语学习者定冠词和不定冠词准确性的多因素分析

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Studies in Second Language Acquisition Pub Date : 2023-10-13 DOI: 10.1017/s0272263123000463

Kateryna Derkach, Theodora Alexopoulou

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Individual differences in L2 listening proficiency revisited: Roles of form, meaning, and use aspects of phonological vocabulary knowledge 二语听力水平的个体差异：语音词汇知识的形式、意义和使用方面的作用

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Studies in Second Language Acquisition Pub Date : 2023-10-12 DOI: 10.1017/s027226312300044x

Kazuya Saito, Takumi Uchihara, Kotaro Takizawa, Yui Suzukida

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Processing to learn noncanonical word orders: Exploring linguistic and cognitive predictors of reanalysis in early L2 sentence comprehension 学习非经典语序的加工：探索早期二语句子理解中再分析的语言和认知预测因素

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Studies in Second Language Acquisition Pub Date : 2023-09-28 DOI: 10.1017/s0272263123000451

Holger Hopp, Sarah Schimke, Freya Gastmann, David Öwerdieck, Gregory J. Poarch

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Modeling effects of linguistic complexity on L2 processing effort: The case of eye movement in text reading 语言复杂性对二语处理努力的建模效应——以文本阅读中的眼动为例

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Studies in Second Language Acquisition Pub Date : 2023-09-18 DOI: 10.1017/s0272263123000438

Xiaopeng Zhang, Nan Gong

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Introduction to the special issue on working memory and L2 writing: Implications for SLA individual differences research 工作记忆与二语写作特刊导论：对二语习得个体差异研究的启示

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Studies in Second Language Acquisition Pub Date : 2023-09-14 DOI: 10.1017/s0272263123000359

Rosa M. Manchón, Cristina Sanz

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Working memory, L2 proficiency, and task complexity: Independent and interactive effects on L2 written performance 工作记忆、二语熟练度和任务复杂性：对二语书面表现的独立和互动影响

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Studies in Second Language Acquisition Pub Date : 2023-09-14 DOI: 10.1017/s0272263123000141

Rosa Maria Manchón, Sophie McBride, María Dolores Mellado Martínez, Olena Vasylets

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Cognitive individual differences in the process and product of L2 writing 二语写作过程和产物中的认知个体差异

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Studies in Second Language Acquisition Pub Date : 2023-09-14 DOI: 10.1017/s0272263123000347

Gisela Granena

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Exploring the relationship of working memory to the temporal distribution of pausing and revision behaviors during L2 writing 二语写作中工作记忆与停顿和修正行为时间分布的关系

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Studies in Second Language Acquisition Pub Date : 2023-09-14 DOI: 10.1017/s0272263123000074

Andrea Révész, Marije Michel, Minjin Lee

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The role of cognitive factors in second language writing and writing to learn a second language 认知因素在第二语言写作和学习第二语言的写作中的作用

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Studies in Second Language Acquisition Pub Date : 2023-09-14 DOI: 10.1017/s0272263122000481

Judit Kormos

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On the effects of task focus and processing level on the perception–production link in second-language speech learning 任务焦点和加工水平对第二语言言语学习感知-生产环节的影响

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Studies in Second Language Acquisition Pub Date : 2023-09-13 DOI: 10.1017/s0272263123000414

Miquel Llompart

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