Koyuki Kubota (Nagoya City University, Japan)
Tanauchi Moe (Nagoya City University, Japan)
Taichi Sakai (Nagoya City University, Japan)
Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan)
Abstract
Vocabulary memorization plays a crucial role in second language (L2) acquisition, yet the most effective methods for this process remain unclear. In this study, we aim to determine whether rote learning through the writing method (WM) or the sight method (SM) is more effective for memorizing L2 vocabulary. We tasked a sample of thirty-three Japanese university students studying English as a foreign language with memorizing 36 very low-frequency English words using both methods. Subsequently, we tested them, asking them to write the English words they recalled. When we considered partial responses correct, results indicated that scores were significantly higher for the SM compared to the WM. However, when we deemed only complete responses correct, we observed no significant difference between the two methods. These findings suggest to us that the SM may be more beneficial for the general memorization of English vocabulary but not necessarily for achieving perfect spelling accuracy.
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About the Presenters
Koyuki Kubota is a student at Nagoya City University, majoring in international language and culture. She is particularly interested in second language acquisition and conducts research in this area. Her interests also include the efficacy of rote learning through writing and sight methods.
Moe Tanauchi is a student at Nagoya City University, majoring in international language and culture. She is particularly interested in second language acquisition and conducts research in this area. Her interests also include the relationship between second language acquisition and background music.
Taichi Sakai is a student at Nagoya City University, majoring in international language and culture. He is particularly interested in second language acquisition and conducts research in this area. His interest is vocabulary acquisition with illustration.
Mayumi Kajiura is an associate professor at Nagoya City University, specializing in second language acquisition. Her focus is on examining listening learning from a neuroscience perspective. She is particularly interested in multimodal learning.
