The influence of surprise information and task time on second language performance: 7. Strategic and on-line planning

Skehan, Peter; Foster, Pauline

doi:10.1075/lllt.11.12ske

In:Planning and Task Performance in a Second Language
Edited by Rod Ellis
[Language Learning & Language Teaching 11] 2005
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7. Strategic and on-line planning

The influence of surprise information and task time on second language performance

Peter Skehan | Chinese University of Hong Kong

Pauline Foster | St Mary's University College

Published online: 11 March 2005

https://doi.org/10.1075/lllt.11.12ske

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