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The Effectiveness of Mind Mapping Techniques in Vocabulary Learning: A Mixed-Methods Study

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  • Elhafez Morsi
  • B Sivakami

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The development of a strong vocabulary is critical in learning any new language, yet EFL learners often struggle in order to acquire new vocabulary due to inadequate exposure outside the classroom. The current mixed-method study examines the influence of direct vocabulary teaching using mind mapping techniques among foundation students aged 18-19 at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibra in Oman.Forty students were involved in a quasi-experimental study and divided into an experimental group, who were instructed in vocabulary using mind mapping techniques integrated with reading texts, and a control group, who were taught through traditional instruction. Pre-tests and post-tests were used to measure improvements in vocabulary learning during a four- week intervention. Statistical analysis demonstrated significant improvements in vocabulary size and comprehension among the experimental group compared with the control group.The findings from the paired sample t-test revealed that mind mapping significantly improved vocabulary learning (t = 7.245, p

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  • Elhafez Morsi & B Sivakami, 2026. "The Effectiveness of Mind Mapping Techniques in Vocabulary Learning: A Mixed-Methods Study," World Journal of English Language, Sciedu Press, vol. 16(2), pages 1-83, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:jfr:wjel11:v:16:y:2026:i:2:p:83
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