Vocabulary size has been repeatedly shown to be a good indicator of second language (L2)
proficiency. Among the many existing vocabulary tests, the LexTALE test and its equivalents …

In language and second language acquisition research, it is important to have a measure for
tracking the proficiency level of participants. Lexical competence is fundamental for …

Objective language proficiency measures have been found to provide better and more
consistent estimates of bilinguals' language processing than self-rated proficiency (eg …

This study investigated whether structural priming, as a reflection of error-driven learning
mechanisms, could facilitate second language (L2) learning of the dative alternation in …

Proficiency in a language is strongly related to how well and how many words one knows.
Vocabulary knowledge correlates with reading comprehension and general communication …

The measurement of vocabulary size is crucial in applied linguistics research. Although
increasing attention has been given to the study of Chinese vocabulary assessment, few …

Adverse listening conditions typically trigger the use of linguistic knowledge, which helps the
listener compensate for the impoverished acoustic signal. It is not clear, however, whether …

Theories suggest that efficient recognition of English words depends on flexible letter-
position coding, demonstrated by the fact that transposed-letter primes (eg, JUGDE-judge) …

Arabic is understudied in second-language research (L2) and lacks rapid and adequate
tools for measuring proficiency. Drawing inspiration from LexTALE and its extensions, this …

This study investigates whether the phonetic motivation of two Mandarin tone sandhi
patterns influences second-language (L2) learners' productivity in novel words. Research …