comprehension

¿Sabes si viene un code-switch? Bilinguals can predict upcoming code-switches given enough context

Language comprehension involves prediction, but what exactly can comprehenders predict? We ask if bilinguals can consciously predict upcoming code-switches between languages. If predictions focus on a sentence’s message, then listeners should not …

Bilinguals have better recall for code-switched information

Bilinguals frequently code-switch during conversations, a behavior often viewed as creating processing challenges for listeners. However, code-switching may also enhance comprehension and memory by directing attention to key information. This study …

Linking frequency to bilingual switch costs during real-time sentence comprehension

Bilinguals experience processing costs when comprehending code-switches, yet the magnitude of the cost fluctuates depending on numerous factors. We tested whether switch costs vary based on the frequency of different types of code-switches, as …