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Kroll, J.F., Linck, J.A. (2007). Representation and Skill in Second Language Learners and Proficient Bilinguals. In: Kecskes, I., Albertazzi, L. (eds) Cognitive Aspects of Bilingualism. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5935-3_8

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