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Learning words in two languages (De Anda et al., 2022) ...
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Abstract:
Purpose: This article aims to describe how exemplar variability can manipulate the word learning environment to maximize within- and cross-language generalization in Spanish–English bilinguals. Furthermore, we examined sources of individual variability that predicted word learning. Method: Nineteen Spanish–English bilingual children participated in a word learning task presenting words in both languages. Children learned words either in a high variability condition (in which multiple exemplars are introduced with the target word) or in a no variability condition (in which the same referent is used with the target word). Word learning was tracked over the course of the training, and retention was examined once the training was discontinued. Children’s generalization of referents within and across languages was also examined. Results: The exemplar variability effect was observed in within-language generalization trials, whereas cross-language generalization was less robust. Nevertheless, cross-language ...
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Keyword:
Child language acquisition; Multicultural, intercultural and cross-cultural studies
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URL: https://asha.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Learning_words_in_two_languages_De_Anda_et_al_2022_/19241856
https://dx.doi.org/10.23641/asha.19241856
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