Shanghai Fengxian Dai Wen Middle School

WordCraft: Scaffolding the Keyword Method for L2 Vocabulary Learning with Multimodal LLMs

Applying the keyword method for vocabulary memorization remains a significant challenge for L1 Chinese–L2 English learners. They frequently struggle to generate phonologically appropriate keywords, construct coherent associations, and create vivid mental imagery to aid long-term retention. Existing approaches, includi…