Professor Enlli Thomas
Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

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Contact info
Position: Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: enlli.thomas@bangor.ac.uk
Phone: 01248 383053
Location: 2nd Floor Main Arts
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Editorial - Education as a national mission: the role of the Wales Journal of Education
Beauchamp, G., Crick, T. & Thomas, E., 30 Jul 2021, In: Wales Journal of Education. 23, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Editorial: Education research in Wales, from Wales, and for Wales
Beauchamp, G., Thomas, E. & Crick, T., 16 Dec 2022, In: Wales Journal of Education. 24, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Golygyddol: Ymchwil addysg yng Nghymru, o Gymru ac i Gymru
Beauchamp, G., Crick, T. & Thomas, E., 16 Dec 2022, In: Wales Journal of Education. 24, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Golygyddol - Addysg fel cenhadaeth genedlaethol: Rol Cylchgrawn Addysg Cymru
Beauchamp, G., Thomas, E. & Crick, T., 30 Jul 2021, In: Wales Journal of Education. 23, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Acquiring complex structures under minority language conditions: Bilingual acquisition of plural morphology in Welsh
Binks, H. L., Thomas, E. M., Williams, N., Jones, L. A., Davies, S. & Binks, H., 21 Nov 2013, In: Bilingualism: Language and Cognition. 17, 3, p. 478-494Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effaith amlder iaith yn y cartref ar wybodaeth oedolion o’r system o greu enwau lluosog yn y Gymraeg
Binks, H. & Thomas, E., Oct 2016, In: Gwerddon. 22, p. 31-46Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Long-term outcomes for bilinguals in minority language contexts: Welsh-English teenagers’ performance on measures of Grammatical Gender and Plural Morphology in Welsh
Binks, H. & Thomas, E., Jul 2019, In: Applied Psycholinguistics. 40, 4, p. 1019-1049Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Welsh-English bilingual adolescents’ performance on verbal analogy and verbal classification tasks: the role of language exposure and use on vocabulary knowledge
Binks, H. & Thomas, E., 2 Jul 2024, In: International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. 27, 6, p. 715-730 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Concluding remarks on the acquisition of Celtic languages: implications and future directions
Chondrogianni, V., O'Toole, C. & Thomas, E., 2024, (Accepted/In press) The acquisition of Celtic languages. Chondrogianni, V., O'Toole, C. & Thomas, E. (eds.). Cambbridge: Cambridge University PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Bilingualism, executive control, and age at diagnosis among people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease in Wales
Clare, L., Whitaker, C. J., Craik, F. I. M., Bialystok, E., Martyr, A., Martin-Forbes, P. A., Bastable, A. J. M., Pye, K. L., Quinn, C., Thomas, E. M., Gathercole, V. C. M. & Hindle, J. V., Sept 2016, In: Journal of Neuropsychology. 10, 2, p. 163-85 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gweld y Gair: Standardisation and clinical application of a Welsh language measure for estimation of premorbid intellectual functioning
Clare, L., Toms, G., Thomas, E., Hindle, J. & Woods, R., 31 Jul 2017, In: FPOP Bulletin. 139Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Executive control in older Welsh monolinguals and bilinguals
Clare, L., Whitaker, C. J., Martyr, A., Martin-Forbes, P. A., Bastable, A. J. M., Pye, K. L., Quinn, C., Thomas, E. M., Gathercole, V. C. M. & Hindle, J. V., 6 Apr 2016, In: Journal of Cognitive Psychology. 28, 4, p. 412-426Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Editorial: Conceptualising Education in Wales Through Reform, Identity, Language and History
Crick, T., Thomas, E. & Beauchamp, G., 13 Jul 2023, In: Wales Journal of Education. 25, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Golygyddol: Cysyniadu Addysg yng Nghymru trwy Ddiwygio, Hunaniaeth, Iaith a Hanes
Crick, T., Thomas, E. & Beauchamp, G., 13 Jul 2023, In: Wales Journal of Education. 25, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Y Tiwtiadur
Davies, J., Thomas, E., Fitzpatrick, T., Needs, J., Anthony, L., Cobb, T. & Knight, D., 2020Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Trosglwyddo Iaith Mewn Teuluoedd Dwyieithog Yng Nghymru / Language Transmission in Bilingual Families in Wales.
Gathercole, V. C. (Editor) & Thomas, E. M. (Editor), 1 Jan 2007, 2007 ed. Welsh Language Board.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Bilingual construction of two systems: To interact or not to interact?
Gathercole, V. M., Perez-Tattam, R. S., Gathercole, V. C., Perez Tattam, R., Stadthagen-Gonzalez, H., Thomas, E. M., Thomas, E. M. (Editor) & Mennen, I. (Editor), 27 Nov 2014, Advances in the Study of Bilingualism. 2014 ed. Multilingual Matters, p. 63-89Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Designing a normed receptive vocabulary test for bilingual populations: A model from Welsh.
Gathercole, V. M., Gathercole, V. C., Thomas, E. M. & Hughes, E., 1 Jan 2008, In: International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. 11, 6, p. 678-720Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Children's productive command of grammatical gender and mutation in Welsh: an alternative to rule-based learning.
Gathercole, V. M., Thomas, E. M. & Gathercole, V. C., 1 Aug 2007, In: First Language. 27, 3, p. 251-278Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bilingual first-language development: Dominant language takeover, threatened minority language take-up.
Gathercole, V. M. & Thomas, E. M., 1 Apr 2009, In: Bilingualism - Language and Cognition. 12, 2, p. 213-237Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cognitive effects of bilingualism: digging deeper for the contributions of language dominance, linguistic knowledge, socio-economic status and cognitive abilities
Gathercole, V. M., Thomas, E. M., Jones, L., Guash, N. V., Young, N. & Hughes, E. K., 1 Sept 2010, In: International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. 13, 5, p. 617-664Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Teasing apart factors influencing executive function performance in bilinguals and monolinguals at different ages: Teasing apart factors
Gathercole, V., Thomas, E., Vinas-Guasch, N., Kennedy, I., Prys, C., Young, N., Roberts, E., Hughes-Parry, E. & Jones, L., 12 Jun 2019, Bilingualism, Executive Function, and Beyond: Questions and insights. Sekerina, I., Spradlin, L. & Valian, V. (eds.). Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins, Vol. 57 . p. 295-336 42 p. (Studies in Bilingualism; vol. 57).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Ffactorau yn cyfrannu at drosglwyddo iaith mewn teuluoedd dwyieithog: yr astudiaeth graidd - cyfweliadau oedolion
Gathercole, V. & Thomas, E., 2007, Trosglwyddo Iaith mewn Teuluoedd Dwyieithog yng Nghymru . Thomas, E. & Gathercole, V. (eds.). Cardiff: Welsh Language Board, p. 59-179Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Trosglwyddo iaith ymysg rhieni dwyieithog yng Nghymru: cefndir
Gathercole, V., Thomas, E., Deuchar, M. & Williams, E., 2007, Trosglwyddo Iaith mewn Yeuluoedd Dwyieithog yng Nghymru. Thomas, E. & Gathercole, V. (eds.). Cardiff: Welsh Language Board, p. 10-12 3 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Ymarfer ar sail tystiolaeth: goblygiadau polisi ar gyfer Cymru
Gathercole, V., Thomas, E., Williams, E. & Deuchar, M., 2007, Trosglwyddo iaith mewn Teuluoedd Dwyieithog yng Nghymru. Thomas, E. & Gathercole, V. (eds.). Cardiff: Welsh Language Board, p. 288-294Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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A closer look at parent language ability: Welsh and English vocabulary
Gathercole, V. & Thomas, E., 2007, Language Transmission in Bilingual Families in Wales. Gathercole, V. (ed.). Welsh Language Board, p. 210-222Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Agwedd amweddog at astudio arferion trosglwyddo cyfredol: cynllun cyffredinol
Gathercole, V., Thomas, E., Deuchar, M. & Williams, E., 2007, Trosglwyddo Iaith mewn Teuluoedd Dwyieithog yng Nghymru . Thomas, E. & Gathercole, V. (eds.). Cardiff: Welsh Language Board, p. 13-19Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Language transmission among bilingual parents in Wales: background
Gathercole, V., Thomas, E., Deuchar, M. & Williams, E., 2007, Language Transmission in Bilingual Families in Wales. Gathercole, V. (ed.). Cardiff : Welsh Language Board, p. 12-14 3 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Factors contributing to language transmission in bilingual families: the core study - adult interviews
Gathercole, V. & Thomas, E., 2007, Language Transmission in Bilingual Families in Wales. Gathercole, V. (ed.). Welsh Language Board, p. 59-181Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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WHODUNNIT? Language interaction in identification of sentential subjects in Wales and Patagonia
Gathercole, V., Perez-Tattam, R., Stadthagen-Gonzalez, H., Laporte, N. & Thomas, E., 3 Oct 2019, In: International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. 22, 7, p. 897-918Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Multi-faceted approach to teh study of current transmission practices: ooverall design
Gathercole, V., Thomas, E., Deuchar, M. & Williams, E., 2007, Language Transmission in Bilingual Families in Wales. Gathercole, V. (ed.). Cardiff: Welsh Language Board, p. 15-21 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Golwg fanylach ar allu iaith rhieni: geirfa Cymraeg a Saesneg
Gathercole, V. & Thomas, E., 2007, Trosglwyddo Iaith mewn Teuluoedd Dwyieithog yng Nghymru . Thomas, E. & Gathercole, V. (eds.). Cardiff: Welsh Language Board, p. 207-219Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Teasing apart factors influencing Executive Function performance in bilinguals and monolinguals at different ages
Gathercole, V. C. M., Thomas, E. M., Viñas Guasch, N., Kennedy, I., Prys, C., Young, N. E., Roberts, E. J., Hughes, E. K. & Jones, L., Oct 2016, In: Linguistic Approaches to Bilingualism. 6, 5, p. 605-647Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Posterior N1 asymmetry to English and Welsh words in Early and Late English-Welsh bilinguals.
Grossi, G., Savill, N., Thomas, E. M. & Thierry, G., 1 Sept 2010, In: Biological Psychology. 85, 1, p. 124-133Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Electrophysiological Cross-Language Neighborhood Density Effects in Late and Early English-Welsh Bilinguals
Grossi, G., Savill, N., Thomas, E. & Thierry, G., 18 Oct 2012, In: Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry. p. 3475346Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effects of lifelong cognitive lifestyle on executive function in older people with Parkinson’s disease
Hindle, J., Martin-Forbes, P., Martyr, A., Bastable, A., Pye, K., Gathercole, V., Thomas, E. & Clare, L., Dec 2017, In: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 32, 12, p. e157-e165Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does language dominance affect cognitive performance in bilinguals? Lifespan evidence from preschoolers through older adults on card sorting, Simon, and metalinguistic tasks
Kennedy, I. A., Young, N. E., Gathercole, V. C., Thomas, E. M., Kennedy, I., Prys, C., Young, N., Viñas Guasch N., [. V., Roberts, E. J., Hughes, E. K. & Jones, L., 5 Feb 2014, In: Frontiers in Psychology: Developmental Psychology. 5Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The National Corpus of Contemporary Welsh: Project Report | Y Corpws Cenedlaethol Cymraeg Cyfoes: Adroddiad y Prosiect
Knight, D., Morris, S., Fitzpatrick, T., Rayson, P., Spasić, I. & Thomas, E., 1 Aug 2020, The National Corpus of Contemporary Welsh: Project Report | Y Corpws Cenedlaethol Cymraeg Cyfoes: Adroddiad y Prosiect. Corpws Cenedlaethol Cymraeg CyfoesResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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The learner's voice: exploring bilingual children's selective language use and perceptions of minority language competence
Lewis, W. G., Thomas, E. M., Apolloni, D. & Lewis, G., 8 Jan 2014, In: Language and Education. 28, 4, p. 340-361Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Brain potentials reveal semantic priming in both the 'active' and the 'non-attended' language of early bilinguals
Martin, C. D., Dering, B., Thomas, E. M. & Thierry, G., 1 Aug 2009, In: Neuroimage. 47, 1, p. 326-333Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cognitive Reserve in Parkinson’s Disease: The Effects of Welsh-English Bilingualism on Executive Function
Martin, P. A., Hindle, J. V., Martin-Forbes, P. A., Bastable, A. J., Pye, K. L., Martyr, A., Whitaker, C. J., Craik, F. I., Bialystock, E., Thomas, E. M., Mueller Gathercole, V. C. & Clare, L., 14 Apr 2015, In: Parkinson's Disease. p. 1-10Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Introduction: Advances in the study of bilingualism
Mennen, I. C., Thomas, E. M., Mennen, I. & Thomas, E. M. (Editor), 9 May 2014, Advances in the Study of Bilingualism. 2014 ed. Multilingual Matters, p. xvii-xxvResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Advances in the Study of Bilingualism
Mennen, I. C. (Editor), Thomas, E. M. (Editor) & Mennen, I. (Editor), 9 May 2014, 2014 ed. Multilingual Matters.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Evidence-based practice: policy implications for Wales
Mueller Gathercole, V. C., Thomas, E., Williams, E. & Deuchar, M., 2007, Language Transmission in Bilingual families in Wales. Gathercole, V. (ed.). Cardiff: Welsh Language Board, p. 294-300Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Socioeconomic level and bilinguals' performance on language and cognitive measures
Mueller Gathercole, V. C., Kennedy, I. A. & Thomas, E. M., Nov 2016, In: Bilingualism: Language and Cognition.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cael mynediad i’r Gymraeg yn ystod pandemig COVID-19: heriau a chefnogaeth i aelwydydd di-Gymraeg
Parry, D., Thomas, E., Lloyd-Williams, S. W., Parry, N., Maelor, G., ap Gruffudd, G. S., Jones, D., Evans, R. A. & Brychan, A., 2022, Welsh Government. 144 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Addressing Teacher Confidence as a Barrier to Bilingual Classroom Transmission Practices in Wales
Parry, N. & Thomas, E., 5 Feb 2021, The psychological experience of integrating language and content. Talbot, K., Gruber, M.-T. & Nishida, R. (eds.). Multilingual Matters, (Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching; no. 12).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Legitimising the 'bilingual': Identity issues among L2 Welsh-speaking teenagers in English-medium schools in Wales
Parry, N. M. & Thomas, E., 22 Dec 2023, The minority language as a second language: challenges and achievements. Cenoz, J. & Goeter, D. (eds.). RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Bilingual Welsh–English children's acquisition of vocabulary and reading: implications for bilingual education
Rhys, M. & Thomas, E., 2013, In: International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. 16, 6, p. 633-656Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding systemic, personal and linguistic challenges in the internationalisation of doctoral studies
Rönnqvist, C., Sullivan, K. & Thomas, E., Nov 2023, (Accepted/In press) Internationalisation of the Doctoral Experience: Models, Opportunities and Outcomes. Jones, E., Norlin, B., Rönnqvist, C. & Sullivan, K. P. H. (eds.). RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review