Journal of new advances in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics

Journal of new advances in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics

The Effect of On-Screen Text through Imagery on Vocabulary Development and Retention

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Department of English , Ha. C., Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran
10.22034/jeltal.2024.6.2.6
Abstract
Recent research has highlighted the potential of multimodal approaches in enhancing vocabulary
acquisition among language learners. Studies have shown that combining visual and textual
elements can significantly improve vocabulary retention and recall. In the same direction, this
study investigated the effect of on-screen text through imagery on vocabulary development and
retention among Iranian EFL learners. Fifty intermediate-level female students aged 15-19 were
selected using a two-stage sampling method and randomly assigned to experimental and control
groups. The Solution Placement Test was used to ensure homogeneity, while
researcher-developed vocabulary pre- and post-tests assessed learning outcomes. Over ten
10-minute sessions, the experimental group viewed videos with L2 subtitles and highlighted
words with imagery support, while the control group watched the same videos with only L1
subtitles. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Results revealed
significant positive effects of the treatment on both vocabulary development and retention. The
experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in both immediate and delayed
posttests, demonstrating the effectiveness of combining on-screen text with imagery for
enhancing vocabulary acquisition and long-term retention in EFL contexts. These findings have
important implications for curriculum design and teaching practices in language classrooms,
suggesting the integration of multimodal approaches to support vocabulary learning.
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Volume 6, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
September 2024
Pages 127-148

  • Receive Date 22 May 2024
  • Revise Date 21 August 2024
  • Accept Date 28 September 2024