ReviewBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Your Body as a Tool to Learn Second Language Vocabulary.
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- Embodied learning in the digital age: assessing the impact of gesture-based educational technology on working memory capacity, spatial reasoning, and engagement.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Language as a cultural trigger: a study of pointing gestures in Bengali-English bilinguals.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Vocabulary acquisition is a fundamental challenge in second language (L2) learning. Recent research highlights the benefits of using gestures to enhance vocabulary retention. This comprehensive review explores the theoretical, empirical, and neuroscientific foundations of gesture-enhanced learning. Findings show that the human body, specifically sensorimotor engagement, can be harnessed as an effective cognitive tool to support long-term word learning. This paper examines the limitations of traditional vocabulary learning methods, introduces embodied cognition as a theoretical framework, presents behavioral and neuroscientific evidence supporting gesture-based learning, and offers practical applications for educational settings. This integration of multidisciplinary research provides a robust foundation for reconceptualizing the role of physical engagement in second language acquisition.
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