Age Effects in Second Language Learning: Stepping Stones Toward Better Understanding

Language Learning

Volumn 63, Issue SUPPL. 1, 2013, Pages 52-67

  DeKeyser, Robert M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

Author keywords

Age effects; Bilingualism; Critical period; Immigrants; Research methodology

Indexed keywords

EID: 84873717157     PISSN: 00238333     EISSN: 14679922     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9922.2012.00737.x     Document Type: Article

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