Musical aptitude, working memory, general intelligence and plurilingualism: When adults learn to read fluently in a foreign language

Studies over the past two decades have provided relevant data on relationship between music and reading abilities although they fundamentally refer to aspects of first language process young children. The foreign acquisition adult learners has, in this sense, been less explored. Research area refers working memory as a “common cognitive marker” for musical aptitude ability, but little is known about silent fluency learners, hallmark skilled readers. Specifically, study seeks determine whether well factors such memory, general intelligence plurilingualism could contribute understanding adults’ language. For purpose, thirty-eight undergraduates, native speakers German Spanish, were tested. Additionally, their FL comprehension level training controlled categorise learners. Our shows strong association aptitude, with learners’ fluency. In addition, multiple linear regression analysis reveals that knowledge different languages influence But when second lower proficiency (A2) was introduced controlling variable, only significant. conclusion, further studies capacity need consider better understand whole process.