Table 1 Descriptive information of experience in non-native language learning.

From: Individual language experience modulates rapid formation of cortical memory circuits for novel words

 

Mean (s.d.)

Range

Number of learnt non-native languages

3.32 (1.04)

2–5

Average age of acquisition (AoA)

11.84 (1.66)

9–14.6

Average time since AoA (years)

12.25 (3.36)

7.33–17.33

Average self-reported proficiency

3.13 (0.68)

2–3.67

  1. Individual average across the number of learnt languages was calculated for each individual. Proficiency levels were estimated with a scale 1–5 (1 = basic, 5 = excellent). s.d. = standard deviation.
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