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Examining the linguistic coding differences hypothesis to explain individual differences in foreign language learning

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In this paper, it is suggested that foreign language learning problems result from difficulties with native language learning and hypothesized that difficulties with phonological processing may be the locus of foreign language learning difficulties for some poor foreign language learners. Evidence is described that supports these positions. It is argued that conceptualizing foreign language learning problems as alanguage problem allows researchers to more clearly specify deficits related to the learning of a foreign language. Research evidence which shows that good and poor foreign language learners exhibit significantly different levels of native language skill and phonological processing is summarized. Finally, potential challenges to my hypotheses as an explanation for foreign language learning problems are reviewed.

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Sparks, R.L. Examining the linguistic coding differences hypothesis to explain individual differences in foreign language learning. Annals of Dyslexia 45, 187–214 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02648218

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