Second Language Learning via Syntactic Priming: Investigating the Role of Modality, Attention, and Motivation

We examined whether input modality and individual differences in attention motivation influence second language (L2) learning via syntactic priming. In an online study, we compared the primed production of English passives by 235 L2 native speakers reading-to-writing versus listening-to-writing conditions. measured immediate priming (producing immediately after exposure to passives) short- long-term more 1-week delayed posttests relative pretests). Both groups showed learning, although produced with greater learning. Learning was unaffected modality, but greatest condition across groups. Individual did not or Thus, fosters regardless participants may be sensitive frequency spoken written during