EEG and Second Language Learners

EEG study of English Language Learners

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We are investigating how second language (L2) listeners process different types of short video- and audio-based academic lectures and answer questions about those lectures. This study uses EEG (non-invasive brainwave recording) to understand real-time cognitive processing.

Western University Students

English as a second language

No other inclusion criteria

Who can participate in this study?

Western Unversity Students who are learning English as a second language

What is involved?

This study involves one 2-hour session in an EEG lab. During the session, participants will complete (a) a working memory test; (b) a short practice test; (c) a listening test with 20 one-minute lectures, each followed by two multiple-choice questions; and (d) a short online questionnaire. During the listening test, participants will wear an EEG cap that will record their brain activity.

Participants will receive a $40 gift card as compensation for their participation.

Principal Investigator & Posting Dates

Principal Investigator: Ruslan Suvorov
Study posted on: March 20th, 2026
Recruitment open until: August 31st, 2026

Who can I contact to learn more about this study?

Shanshan He: she296@uwo.ca

 

 

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