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The role of task complexity, modality and aptitude in narrative task performance

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The role of task complexity, modality and aptitude in narrative task performance. / Trebits, Anna; Kormos, Judit.
In: Language Learning - a journal of research in language studies, Vol. 62, No. 2, 06.2012, p. 439-472.

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Trebits, A & Kormos, J 2012, 'The role of task complexity, modality and aptitude in narrative task performance', Language Learning - a journal of research in language studies, vol. 62, no. 2, pp. 439-472. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9922.2012.00695.x

APA

Trebits, A., & Kormos, J. (2012). The role of task complexity, modality and aptitude in narrative task performance. Language Learning - a journal of research in language studies, 62(2), 439-472. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9922.2012.00695.x

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Trebits A, Kormos J. The role of task complexity, modality and aptitude in narrative task performance. Language Learning - a journal of research in language studies. 2012 Jun;62(2):439-472. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9922.2012.00695.x

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