Use of Mnemonics in Learning Novel Foreign Vocabulary: Help or Hindrance?

Research has consistently indicated that the use of mnemonic devices substantially enhances higher levels of retention in immediate recall of second language vocabulary words in comparison with other learning strategies. However, the evidence does not explain why the immediate benefits of mnemonic...

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Main Author: Yeu-Ting Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Columbia University Libraries 2001-12-01
Series:Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL
Online Access:https://journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/SALT/article/view/1661