The impact of Neuro-linguistic programming on Iranian EFL learners vocabulary retention

The present study is quantitative quasi-experimental research to study the impact of Neuro-Linguistic programming (NLP) on EFL learners' vocabulary retention. The study was conducted in some institutes like Azadi institute. First of all, ۴۰ English language learners out of ۷۵ male and female learners have been selected by means of KET. The participants for the study consisted of male/female learners aging from ۱۴-۱۶ who study English in Azadi institute. The participants were assigned into two groups (one control group and one experimental group) each contained ۲۰ participants. The pre-test and post-test for the present study involved a vocabulary knowledge scale (VKS) developed by Paribakht and Wesche (۱۹۹۳, ۱۹۹۷). The pre-test and post-test scores were compared by one-way of ANOVA. the findings showed that, there was a significant impact of Neuro-linguistic programming on vocabulary retention of EFL learners.

کلیدواژه ها:

Neuro-linguistic programming ، EFL ، vocabulary retention