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Differences in Attainment and Performance in a Foreign Language: The Role of Working Memory Capacity
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Download full textGilabert, Roger; Munoz, Carmen – International Journal of English Studies, 2010
The goal of this study is to investigate the role of working memory capacity in L2 attainment and performance. The study uses an L1 reading span task to measure working memory of a group of 59 high-intermediate/advanced learners of English, and a film retelling task to measure their oral production. The analysis first showed a moderate to high…
Descriptors: Short Term Memory, Role, Second Language Learning, Language Fluency
Direct linkCalvo, Manuel G. – Learning & Individual Differences, 2005
Eye fixations were assessed during the reading of continuation sentences confirming inferences suggested by a preceding context sentence. In multiple regression analysis, individual differences in available prior vocabulary knowledge, working memory span, and speed of access to prior word knowledge served as predictors of eye fixations.…
Descriptors: Inferences, Memory, Individual Differences, Eye Movements
