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Mixed-language input and infant volubility: Friend or foe?

Topic:

NA

Authors:

Ruan, Byers-Heinlein, Orena, Polka

Journal/Publication:

Bilingualism: Language and Cognition

Year:

2023
Participant Age Range:
10 –
18 months

Sample Size:

16

Participant Language:

English, French

Abstract:

Language mixing is a common feature of many bilingually-raised children’s input. Yet how it is related to their language development remains an open question. The current study investigated mixed-language input indexed by observed (30-second segment) coun