Retention of foreign vocabulary learned using the keyword method
A ten-year follow-up
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11655850 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alan Beaton (University of Wales, Swansea, corresponding author), Michael M Gruneberg (University of Wales), Michael Gruneberg (University of Wales, Swansea), Nick C Ellis (0000-0002-4235-6481, Bangor University), Nick Ellis (0000-0002-1920-4930, Bangor University) |
| Year | 1995 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 112-120 |
| Publication date | 1995-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Second language Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0267-6583 • E-ISSN: 1477-0326 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/026765839501100203 |
| OpenAlex | W2073712587 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 10 |
This article assesses one individual's level of recall for foreign vocabulary learned ten years previously using the keyword method. Without any revision at all, he remembered 35% of the test words with spelling fully correct and over 50% with only very minor errors of spelling. After 10 minutes spent looking at a vocabulary list, recall increased to 65% and 76% respectively. After a period of revision lasting a further 11⁄2 hours, recall was virtually 100%. This level of recall was maintained for at least one month. The results indicate 1) that the keyword method (as incorporated in Linkword courses) may be used to learn a large list of vocabulary; and 2) this method of learning is not inimical to retention in the long term. Some theoretical aspects of the findings are discussed
Cognitive psychology · Foreign language · Incidental learning · Linguistics · Mathematics education · Natural language processing · Period (music · Recall · Spelling · Term (time · Test (biology · Vocabulary · Vocabulary development · Vocabulary Learning · Computer Science · Lexicography and Language Studies · Natural Language Processing Techniques · Psychology · Second Language Acquisition and Learning · Artificial Intelligence
Strategies for Language Learning and for Language Use
Using the L1 to disambiguate L2 vocabulary
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
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| Citations per year | 0,35 |
| Citation span | 2006 - 2025 (20) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |