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Chen, Aleck Shih-wei – Second Language Research, 2021
This article reports a study examining whether foreign language (FL) word learning can be improved with reduction in cognitive load. Cognitive load theory has received substantial supports in various fields of learning but never in FL word learning. Due to the defined poverty in exposure to the FL, hence deprived cognitive pre-requisites for…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Vocabulary Development
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Wu, Ting-Ting; Huang, Yueh-Min – Educational Technology & Society, 2017
English learning has become a vital educational strategy in many non-English-speaking countries. Vocabulary is a critical element for language learners. Therefore, developing sufficient vocabulary knowledge enables effective communication. However, learning a foreign language is difficult and stressful. In addition, memorizing English vocabulary…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Freshmen, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction