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Higher L2 proficiency and better general cognitive control predict greater accuracy in resolving semantic interference among L2 learners in an L1-dominant context. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To explore how L2 learners manage semantic interference from homographs in an L1 context and its relation to cognitive control and proficiency.

March 1, 2026International Journal of Bilingualism

Semantic interference in second language learners: Cognitive control and proficiency in an L1-dominant context

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To explore how L2 learners manage semantic interference from homographs in an L1 context and its relation to cognitive control and proficiency.
Cross-sectional design with 29 Spanish-English bilingual university students.
Participants completed a Semantic Judgment Task to evaluate semantic interference.
General cognitive control and control strategy preference were measured alongside L2 proficiency using standardized tests.
Mixed-effects models analyzed accuracy and reaction times as dependent variables.
Interlexical homographs led to the lowest accuracy and reaction times in the Semantic Judgment Task.
Higher L2 proficiency and better general cognitive control correlated with improved accuracy.
More reactive individuals performed better compared to proactive individuals overall.

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Examines semantic interference in second language learners, suggesting implications for language teaching strategies.

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Kartsevski et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d856ec16d51705d2f098 https://doi.org/10.1177/13670069261420140

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Semantic interference in second language learners: Cognitive control and proficiency in an L1-dominant context

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Semantic interference in second language learners: Cognitive control and proficiency in an L1-dominant context

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