We introduce the blueprint of the Ontogenesis Model of the L2 Lexical Representation (OM)
that focuses on the development of lexical representations. The OM has three dimensions …

Pronunciation instruction is still underemphasized in many language programs as well as in
teacher-training curricula despite reports of significant improvement from many studies …

The present paper explores nonnative (L2) phonological encoding of lexical entries and
dissociates the difficulties associated with L2 phonological and phonolexical encoding by …

It is commonly believed that second language (L2) acquisition of lexical tones presents a
major challenge for learners from nontonal language backgrounds. This belief is somewhat …

Lexical tones are widely believed to be a formidable learning challenge for adult speakers of
nontonal languages. While difficulties—as well as rapid improvements—are well …

We propose the fuzzy lexical representations (FLRs) hypothesis that regards fuzziness as a
core property of nonnative (L2) lexical representations (LRs). Fuzziness refers to imprecise …

The present study examines cognate effects in the phonetic production and processing of
the Catalan back mid-vowel contrast (/o/-/ɔ/) by 24 early and highly proficient Spanish …

This study investigated the relationship between imitation and both the perception and
production abilities of second language (L2) learners for two non-native contrasts differing in …

The present study aims to measure the effects of the teaching of second language (L2)
phonological forms on L2 receptive vocabulary learning. Two teaching methods were …

The current study investigates two lexical explanations for variation in L2 production:
approximate ('fuzzy') representations vs dual URs. The focus is on Quebec francophone …