Abstract: The paper makes a research on logical memory method. We first discuss logical memory method and vocabulary acquisition，the function of logical memory method in English words memory，the relationship between logical memory method and vocabulary acquisition. Then we discuss the application of logical memory method in English vocabulary acquisition. It includes affixes memory method, contrastive memory method and associative memory method. And it gives the empirical study on the application of logical memory method in English vocabulary acquisition. The experimental results show: the logical memory method has a certain effect in the memory of English words; and the associative memory has more obvious advantages than the affix and contrastive memory method.

Key words: logical memory method; English vocabulary; vocabulary acquisition

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

1.1 Research Background-1

1.2 Research Status-1

2 Literature Review-2

2.1 Logical Memory Method-2

2.1.1 Definition-2

2.1.2 Classification-2

2.2 Vocabulary Acquisition-3

2.2.1 Definition-3

2.2.2 Classification-3

2.3 Logical Memory Method and Vocabulary Acquisition-3

2.3.1 Function of Logical Memory Method-3

2.3.2 Relationship between Logical Memory Method and Vocabulary Acquisition-4

3. Application of Logical Memory Method in English Vocabulary Acquisition-5

3.1 Affixes Memory Method-5

3.1.1 Prefix Memory Method-5

3.1.2 Suffix Memory Method-6

3.2 Contrastive Memory Method-6

3.2.1 Homophone Comparison-6

3.2.2 Synonyms Comparison-6

3.3 Associative Memory Method-7

3.3.1 Fun Words Association Method-7

3.3.2 Pronunciation Association Method-7

4 Experiment Research-7

4.1 Subjects and Instruments-7

4.2 Experimental Process and Questions-8

4.3 Date Analysis and Findings-8

5. Conclusion-10

Bibliography-10