IMAGINE TO LEARN: MNEMONICS APPLIED TO FOREIGN LANGUAGE VOCABULARY
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This article investigates the role of mnemonics, particularly the keyword method, in second-language foreign vocabulary acquisition through practical lenses. The keyword method capitalizes on a keyword, which is a mediator between one's native language and the language one is learning. Learning a foreign vocabulary by this method is achieved through two stages: by connecting the unknown word to a keyword on the basis of phonological similarity, and connecting the keyword to the unknown word’s meaning via a mental image. This paper examines practical ways Uzbek learners apply mnemonic techniques to expand their lexicon. Having identified instances where mnemonics can fall short, this paper has also outlined viable solutions to address these limitations.
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