Professor Enlli Thomas

Professor in Education / Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor

Affiliations

Contact info

Position: Director of Research and Impact 

Email: enlli.thomas@bangor.ac.uk

Phone: 01248 383053

Location: Eifionydd, Normal Site

  1. Published

    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. 1019-1049

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  2. E-pub ahead of print

    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., 24 Jul 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    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. 478-494

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  4. Published

    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. 31-46

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  5. Accepted/In press

    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 Press

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

  6. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  7. Published

    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. 139

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  8. Published

    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. 412-426

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  9. Published

    Y Tiwtiadur

    Davies, J., Thomas, E., Fitzpatrick, T., Needs, J., Anthony, L., Cobb, T. & Knight, D., 2020

    Research output: Other contributionpeer-review

  10. Published

    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. 617-664

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  11. Published

    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. 59-181

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  12. Published

    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. 251-278

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  13. Published

    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. (ed.) & Mennen, I. (ed.), 27 Nov 2014, Advances in the Study of Bilingualism. 2014 ed. Multilingual Matters, p. 63-89

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  14. Published

    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. 213-237

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  15. Published

    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. 207-219

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  16. Published

    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. 897-918

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  17. Published

    Trosglwyddo Iaith Mewn Teuluoedd Dwyieithog Yng Nghymru / Language Transmission in Bilingual Families in Wales.

    Gathercole, V. C. (ed.) & Thomas, E. M. (ed.), 1 Jan 2007, 2007 ed. Welsh Language Board.

    Research output: Book/ReportBook

  18. Published

    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 proceedingChapter

  19. Published

    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 proceedingChapterpeer-review

  20. Published

    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. 605-647

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  21. Published

    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. 288-294

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  22. Published

    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. 13-19

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  23. Published

    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 proceedingChapter

  24. Published

    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. 678-720

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  25. Published

    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 proceedingChapter

  26. Published

    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. 59-179

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  27. Published

    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. 210-222

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  28. Published

    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. 124-133

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  29. Published

    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. 3475346

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  30. Published

    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-e165

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  31. Published

    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., N. V., Roberts, E. J., Hughes, E. K. & Jones, L., 5 Feb 2014, In: Frontiers in Psychology: Developmental Psychology. 5

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  32. Published

    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 Cyfoes

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

  33. Published

    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. 340-361

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  34. Published

    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. 1-10

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  35. Published

    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. 326-333

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  36. Published

    Advances in the Study of Bilingualism

    Mennen, I. C. (ed.), Thomas, E. M. (ed.) & Mennen, I. (ed.), 9 May 2014, 2014 ed. Multilingual Matters.

    Research output: Book/ReportBook

  37. Published

    Introduction: Advances in the study of bilingualism

    Mennen, I. C., Thomas, E. M., Mennen, I. & Thomas, E. M. (ed.), 9 May 2014, Advances in the Study of Bilingualism. 2014 ed. Multilingual Matters, p. xvii-xxv

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  38. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  39. Published

    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. 294-300

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  40. Published

    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 proceedingChapterpeer-review

  41. Published

    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/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  42. Published

    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.). Routledge

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

  43. Published

    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. 633-656

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  44. Accepted/In press

    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.). Routledge

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

  45. Published

    Translanguaging in the classroom: Trawsieithu yn y Dosbarth

    Thomas, E., Lloyd-Williams, S., Sion, C., Jones, L., Caulfield, G. & Tomos, R., Jul 2022, 1.0 ed. Welsh Government.

    Research output: Book/ReportOther report

  46. Published

    Variation in language choice in extended speech in primary schools in Wales: implications for teacher education

    Thomas, E. M., Lewis, W. G. & Apolloni, D., 1 May 2012, In: Language and Education. 26, 3, p. 245-261

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  47. Published

    Developing language-appropriate task items for identifying literacy difficulties in Welsh-speaking children.

    Thomas, E. M. & Lloyd, S. W., 1 Jan 2008, In: Dyslexia Review. 20, 1, p. 4-9

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  48. Published

    Dwyieithrwydd

    Thomas, E., 5 Nov 2022, Beth yw'r Gymraeg? : What is the Welsh language? . Naylor, A., Jones, L. P. & Foster Evans, D. (eds.). Cardiff: University of Wales Press, Cardiff, p. 135-149

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

  49. Published

    Bilingual Teaching Methods: A quick reference guide for educators

    Thomas, E., Apolloni, D. & Parry, N., 22 Nov 2018, Bangor University. 72 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBook

  50. Published

    Agweddar ar Ddwyieithrwydd

    Thomas, E. & Webb-Davies, P., 6 Aug 2017, Caerfyrddin, Wales: Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

    Research output: Book/ReportBookpeer-review

Previous 1 2 Next