Abstract

Abstract The keynote from Schwartz and Sprouse (2020) starts with an overview of various models of L3 acquisition, with focus on syntax. The authors come to the conclusion that the Typological Proximity Model (TPM) is the model which can explain L3 acquisition development. In this commentary we sort out some misunderstandings concerning the L2 status factor, as presented in the keynote and we also discuss the predictions that the TPM can make in a critical manner.

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