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Direct linkFaretta-Stutenberg, Mandy; Morgan-Short, Kara – Second Language Research, 2018
In order to understand variability in second language (L2) acquisition, this study addressed how individual differences in cognitive abilities may contribute to development for learners in different contexts. Specifically, we report the results of two short-term longitudinal studies aimed at examining the role of cognitive abilities in accounting…
Descriptors: Correlation, Individual Differences, Cognitive Ability, Study Abroad
Sagarra, Nuria – Second Language Research, 2017
Adults demonstrate difficulty and pronounced variability when developing second language (L2) grammatical knowledge and reading skills. We examine explanations in terms of individual differences in working memory (WM). Despite numerous studies, the association between WM and adult second language (L2) acquisition remains unclear, and longitudinal…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Second Language Learning, Grammar, English
