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The Cognitive Profile of a Talented Foreign Language Learner. A Case Study Cover

The Cognitive Profile of a Talented Foreign Language Learner. A Case Study

Psychology of Language and Communication
Volume 13 (2009): Issue 1 (June 2009)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/V10057-009-0004-7 | Journal eISSN: 2083-8506 (formerly 1234-2238) | Journal ISSN: 1234-2238
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Language: English
Page range: 53 - 71
Published on: Jun 15, 2009
Published by: Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
language aptitude,
linguistic abilities,
talent,
cognitive factors,
learning styles and strategies
Related subjects:
Social sciences,
Psychology,
Applied psychology

© 2009 Adriana Biedroń, Anna Szczepaniak, published by Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw
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