International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology, 2021, 3(1); doi: 10.25236/IJFS.2021.030119.
Yuemei Hu
Handan No.1 High School, Hebei 056000, China
Working memory plays a key role in many human central cognitive activities, including the second language acquisition. Numerous theories about working memory have shown up in the field of second language acquisition. Based on the specific results from some theories, they all can direct and offer a sparkling inspiration on the process of second language acquisition. Many people are not familiar with working memory, though it has a fundamental effect on whether people can cope with the information or the mentally demanding tasks they encounter in a more effective way. However, people always mix short-term memory, long-term memory and working memory together. A memory advantage, especially a working memory advantage on primary language learners, in other words, a larger working memory capacity promotes a better application of the second language for language learners. The better application of the second language can theoretically enhance the working memory in turn.
Working Memory, SLA, Working Memory Capacity, Significance
Yuemei Hu. The Significance and Effect of the Theory of Working Memory in SLA. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2021), Vol. 3, Issue 1: 150-156. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2021.030119.
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