Processing effects of L1/L2 from L3 in translation recognition paradigm: an exploratory ERP study.

ABSTRACT: The complex dynamics of multilingual word recognition and the importance of considering language distance in the learning sequence are pivotal for comprehending multilingual language processing mechanisms. This study investigates brain activation during a translation recognition task, wherein trilingual individuals activate translation equivalents from English (L3) in both their first language (L1) and second language (L2) during EEG recording. Participants were categorized into two groups: (1) native speakers of Kazakh (L1K) with Russian as L2 and English as L3, (2) native speakers of Russian (L1R) with Kazakh as L2 and English as L3. Behavioral results revealed differentiation only in the accuracy data. ERP findings demonstrate that upon word presentation, participants distinguish betwee

SUBMITTER: Zhaksylykkyzy K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12835209 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature