Domain-general and language-specific contributions to speech production in a second language: an fMRI study using functional localizers

Abstract For bilinguals, speaking in a second language (L2) compared to the native language (L1) is usually more difficult. In this study we asked whether the difficulty in L2 production reflects increased demands imposed on domain-general or core language mechanisms. We compared the brain response...

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Main Authors: Agata Wolna, Jakub Szewczyk, Michele Diaz, Aleksandra Domagalik, Marcin Szwed, Zofia Wodniecka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-49375-9