Second language learners recall native language when reading, brain research suggests

ScienceDaily (2010-06-01) -- Adults fluent in English whose first language is Chinese retrieve their native language when reading in English, according to new research. The study suggests that people who learn a second language in adolescence or later recall the sounds of words from their native language.
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