#3853. Exploring the learning burden and decay of foreign language vocabulary knowledge the effect of part of speech and word length

September 2026publication date
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Abstract:
Research has shown that several intralexical factors affect the learning burden of foreign language vocabulary and that some accrued lexical knowledge is forgotten. It is often assumed that the lexical items most difficult to acquire are those easiest to forget. However, few studies have provided empirical evidence to support this claim. This research examined the effect of two intralexical factors, part of speech and word length, on the learning burden and decay of intentionally learned foreign language lexical knowledge, as well as the role that learning burden played in the decay process. Results of mixed-effects models showed that part of speech and word length have differential impacts on learning burden and decay and that increased burden mitigated loss of form recognition knowledge.
Keywords:
Flashcard software; Intralexical factors; Learning burden; Lexical decay; Vocabulary acquisition

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