The Magic of Mnemonics for Vocabulary Learning of a Second Language

Farzaneh Khabbazibab Anari; Mansoureh Sajjadi; Firooz Sadighi

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The Magic of Mnemonics for Vocabulary Learning of a Second Language

Farzaneh Khabbazibab Anari, Mansoureh Sajjadi, Firooz Sadighi

Published in International Journal of Language and Linguistics (Volume 3, Issue 1-1)

Received: 6 October 2014 Accepted: 27 November 2014 Published: 29 November 2014

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Abstract

The keyword method is undeniably an effective method for accelerating learning of suitable material. Nor is there any doubt that it improves immediate recall, which can be useful in itself. However, what people want is long-term recall, and it is there that the advantages of the keyword method are most contentious. In this short article we introduce keyword method that is a fun method of learning vocabulary through mnemonics. The method is not new but it is presently unknown in Iran. Keyword method is a kind of memory aid method which makes the retrieval process easier by bridging the meaning of words with related pictures mentally or physically. Here we will consider the advantages and also disadvantages of the method. Some examples from Spanish, and Persian are provided to make keyword method more tangible for students of foreign languages in Iran.

Published in	International Journal of Language and Linguistics (Volume 3, Issue 1-1) This article belongs to the Special Issue Teaching English as a Foreign / Second Language--tayebeh asgari
DOI	10.11648/j.ijll.s.2015030101.11
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Keyword Method, Mnemonics, Memory Aid

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Farzaneh Khabbazibab Anari

English Language Department, Islamic Azad University, Gheshm Baranch, Gheshm, Iran
Mansoureh Sajjadi

English Language Department, Islamic Azad University, Abadeh Branch, Abadeh, Iran
Firooz Sadighi

English Language Department, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz Branch, Shiraz, Iran.

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