Factors influencing the second language acquisition of Spanish vibrants

Modern Language Journal

Volumn 94, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 74-86

  Hurtado, Luz Marcela ^a   Estrada, Chelsea ^b  

^a CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 76349115361     PISSN: 00267902     EISSN: 15404781     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-4781.2009.00984.x     Document Type: Article

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