THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE LEARNING: EMOTIONAL MEMORY AND VOCABULARY RETENTION IN ENGLISH
Keywords:
Emotional memory,Vocabulary retention ,Language learning psychology, Cognitive processes, Affective factors in learning, Memory strategies.Abstract
This article focuses on the connection between emotions and vocabulary learning. It studies how positive and emotional experiences improve memory in English acquisition. The paper explores psychological theories of memory retention. It also provides examples of teaching techniques that use emotions effectively. The conclusion emphasizes that emotional memory plays a key role in mastering new vocabulary.
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