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Differences in Attainment and Performance in a Foreign Language: The Role of Working Memory Capacity
Gilabert, 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

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