Title: Factors affecting consciously improving vocabulary with a spaced repetition system

Authors: G. Alamelu; M. Ilankumaran

Addresses: Department of English, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Thuckalay, 629 180, Tamil Nadu, India ' Department of English, Geetha Jeevan Arts and Science College, Thoothukudi, 628 722, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract: Language acquisition begins in childhood and continues until death. Many believe learning a second language is essential for career success. Because students rarely experience the target language in its natural situation, learning vocabulary, sentence structures, and pronunciation is difficult. These issues influence students and teachers. Thus, acquiring a second language and developing vocabulary are conscious choices that require continual education, evaluation, and feedback. Spaced cycles can be integrated into conventional teaching methods and improve learning by requiring more resources. The spaced repetition system (SRS) is an old method, but it works well for languages where vocabulary development is the major goal. Ebbinghaus (2013) is the only source of reliable data on the strategy, which dates back to the Vedic era in India. Leitner's flashcards help students learn a language by allowing regular study and improvement. Modern, high-tech vocabulary development tools are available. This study examines how engineering students might actively absorb terminology through spaced repetition.

Keywords: SRS; spaced repetition system; intentional learning; learning vocabulary; heterogeneous; classrooms; enhancing language; reinforcement.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSSE.2024.138349

International Journal of System of Systems Engineering, 2024 Vol.14 No.3, pp.260 - 277

Received: 23 Jan 2023
Accepted: 21 Feb 2023
Published online: 01 May 2024 *

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