检索练习在长期英语词汇保留中的作用

Vocabulary acquisition is an essential component of successful English language learning. However, memorizing new words does not necessarily guarantee that learners will retain and use them over an extended period. Traditional vocabulary learning strategies, such as repeated reading and passive review, may support initial recognition but do not always ensure long-term retention. This article explores the role of retrieval practice in improving long-term English vocabulary retention among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Drawing on existing literature in cognitive psychology and la