Self-paced reading tests (SPRs) are being increasingly adopted by second language (L2)
researchers. Using SPR with L2 populations presents specific challenges, and its use is still …

The neuroanatomical bases of bilingualism have recently received intensive attention.
However, it is still a matter of debate how the brain structure changes due to bilingual …

Recent studies suggest that learning and using a second language (L2) can affect brain
structure, including the structure of white matter (WM) tracts. This observation comes from …

Bilingualism has been shown to affect the structure of the brain, including cortical regions
related to language. Less is known about subcortical structures, such as the basal ganglia …

Learning a second language (L2) can be crucial in the present globalized society. However,
reaching the level of L1 performance of native speakers is still a challenge for many. Distinct …

An ongoing debate on second language (L2) processing revolves around whether or not L2
learners process syntactic information similarly to monolinguals (L1), and what factors lead …

The experience of learning and using a second language (L2) has been shown to affect the
grey matter (GM) structure of the brain. Importantly, GM density in several cortical and …

The awarding organizations that create and administer high‐stakes assessments for
beginner‐to‐low‐intermediate 16‐year‐old learners of French, German, and Spanish in …

Second Language Processing: An Introduction is the first textbook to offer a thorough
introduction to the field of second language processing (SLP). The study of SLP seeks to …

According to the simple view of reading (SVR), reading comprehension is the product of
word decoding and listening comprehension. Against this background, we examined the …