Cognitive Linguistics and Vocabulary Acquisition: Enhancing English Learners' Mental Lexicon

Qingling Li

Education Insights, 2024, vol. 1, issue 2, 48-56

Abstract: This paper explores the role of cognitive linguistics in enhancing vocabulary acquisition for English learners, focusing on key theories such as conceptual metaphor theory, prototype theory, and schema theory. By linking language learning to mental processes, these cognitive linguistic approaches promote a deeper understanding of vocabulary through meaningful associations, categorization, and contextual learning. The paper highlights how these methods can enrich learners' mental lexicons, enabling more effective vocabulary retention and use. Additionally, pedagogical strategies for integrating cognitive linguistic insights into classroom instruction are discussed, along with potential directions for future research and curriculum development in English language education.

Keywords: cognitive linguistics; vocabulary acquisition; conceptual metaphor; prototype theory; schema theory; mental lexicon; English language learning; pedagogical strategies; language education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I20 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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