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Call for papers: EuroSLA Workshop hosted at the University of Nottingham

Vocabulary studies and language learning psychology: towards greater interdisciplinary collaboration It is with great pleasure that we share this call for papers for a EuroSLA sponsored event hosted at the University of Nottingham titled Vocabulary studies and language learning psychology: towards greater interdisciplinary collaboration. Scope and intended audience This one-day workshop will bring together researchers … Continue reading Call for papers: EuroSLA Workshop hosted at the University of Nottingham

New JESLA article: Genesee & White, 2024

Genesee, F., & White, L. (2024). Multicompetence or multicompetencies: Investigating the human capacity for language learning. Journal of the European Second Language Association, 8(1), 83– 96. https://doi.org/10.22599/jesla.116 Abstract In this article, we address Cook’s (1991 and subsequently) concept of multicompetence and the notion of a monolingual bias. We argue that the concept of multicompetence must be extended and … Continue reading New JESLA article: Genesee & White, 2024

New JESLA Article: Alhussaini & Wright, 2024

Alhussaini, A., & Wright, C. (2024). Is Non-Redundant Inflectional Morphology Easier to Learn? An Investigation of Processing Instruction Role in Processing Redundant English Verbal Inflections. Journal of the European Second Language Association, 8(1), 66–82. https://doi.org/10.22599/jesla.101 Abstract The present study investigated the effects of processing instruction (PI) on the processing and production of verbal inflectional morphology in English … Continue reading New JESLA Article: Alhussaini & Wright, 2024

EuroSLA 34: Call for papers – deadline extended to 12 Dec 2024!

We are inviting proposals for presentations at EuroSLA 34 to be held in Tromsø, Norway, June 25 – 28 2025. We welcome submissions in all areas and approaches to the study of second, foreign or additional languages, bilingualism and multilingualism. Academic Program The academic program will include presentations by four invited keynote speakers: Kara Morgan-Short … Continue reading EuroSLA 34: Call for papers – deadline extended to 12 Dec 2024!

EuroSLA Distinguished Scholar Award 2024: Folkert Kuiken & Ineke Vedder

          EuroSLA EC are delighted to announce that this year’s recipients of Distinguished Scholar Award are Prof. Folkert Kuiken and Dr Ineke Vedder. The award celebrates Folkert and Ineke’s long-standing collaboration and joint contribution to second language research, particularly in the areas of complexity, accuracy, fluency and functional adequacy in second … Continue reading EuroSLA Distinguished Scholar Award 2024: Folkert Kuiken & Ineke Vedder

Senior Research Associate in the Psycholinguistics/Cognitive Neuroscience of Bi-/Multilingualism

Linguistics & English Language Location:  Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK Salary:   £38,205 to £44,263 (Full time, indefinite with end date contract) Closing Date:   Friday 09 August 2024 Interview Date:   Wednesday 04 September 2024 Reference:  0682-24 Website: https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=0682-24 The Department of Linguistics and English Language at Lancaster University ranks 3rd in the world, according to the 2024 QS World University … Continue reading Senior Research Associate in the Psycholinguistics/Cognitive Neuroscience of Bi-/Multilingualism

New JESLA article: Sileo, Cilibrasi, Heine, Tsimpli (2024)

Sileo, R. B., Cilibrasi, L., Heine, J., & Tsimpli, I. M. (2024). The role of aspect on anaphora resolution in English as a first and second language. Journal of the European Second Language Association, 8(1), 48–65. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22599/jesla.121 Abstract This study investigates pronominal reference assignments across sentences that contain English verbs of transfer in monolingual English speakers … Continue reading New JESLA article: Sileo, Cilibrasi, Heine, Tsimpli (2024)

New JESLA article: Handley, Andringa & Wang (2024)

Handley, Z. L., Andringa, S. J., & Wang, H. (2024). Exploring the Influence of Individual Speaking Style, Cross-Linguistic Transfer of Language Specific Fluency Patterns, and Proficiency on Second Language Oral Fluency. Journal of the European Second Language Association, 8(1), 34–47. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22599/jesla.124 Abstract This study explores the extent to which second language (L2) utterance fluency reflects individual … Continue reading New JESLA article: Handley, Andringa & Wang (2024)

New JESLA article: Gombert, Keijzer & Verspoor (2024)

Gombert, W., Keijzer, M., & Verspoor, M. (2024). Long-term effects of structure-based versus dynamic usage-based instructional programs for French. Journal of the European Second Language Association, 8(1), 18–33. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22599/jesla.118 Abstract This study compares the effects of two instructional programs on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills after six years of instruction. The first is based on … Continue reading New JESLA article: Gombert, Keijzer & Verspoor (2024)