Yani Lubis
Universiversitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara

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A Review of Psycholinguistic Approaches in Teaching English as a Foreign Language Rana Mai Zuhra; Adinda Dea Nazhira; Divo Pratama Pasaribu; Yani Lubis
Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): Desember:Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jupensi.v4i3.3292

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This study reviews the integration of psycholinguistic principles into the teaching of English as a foreign language (EFL) by synthesizing insights from 25 selected empirical and theoretical articles. Using a systematic literature review approach, the research identifies key cognitive and affective mechanisms that shape how learners process, store, and produce linguistic information in EFL contexts. The findings highlight the importance of working memory, input processing, lexical access, automatization, motivation, and learner anxiety in determining language-learning outcomes. Psycholinguistically informed strategies such as structured input, guided noticing, semantic mapping, spaced repetition, and fluency-building activities are shown to enhance learners’ comprehension, retention, and communicative performance. The review also underscores the growing relevance of technology-based tools that support cognitive processing and provide adaptive learning opportunities. Overall, this study concludes that psycholinguistics offers a strong conceptual foundation for designing effective, learner-centered EFL instruction and recommends more classroom-based research to examine the practical impact of these approaches in diverse educational settings.
The Relationship Between Cognitive Processes and Language Production in Foreign Language Learners Sofiyani Nasution; Huda Hizkia Ahmad; Nadila Tanjung; Yani Lubis
Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): Desember:Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jupensi.v4i3.3312

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This study explores the relationship between cognitive processes and language production among foreign language learners by analyzing the roles of working memory, attentional control, and self-monitoring in shaping spoken and written performance. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, task-based classroom observations, and analysis of learners’ written outputs. The findings indicate that cognitive mechanisms significantly influence the fluency, accuracy, and complexity of learners’ language production. Learners with stronger working memory capacity demonstrated better ability to integrate information, construct coherent sentences, and maintain linguistic accuracy, while those with limited memory resources tended to rely on simplification strategies and reduced syntactic complexity. Attentional control was found to be crucial in managing competing linguistic demands, especially during spontaneous speech. Additionally, self-monitoring contributed to improved error correction and refinement of ideas, particularly in writing tasks, where learners have more time for cognitive planning compared to spoken communication. Differences between oral and written performance further highlight how task modality interacts with cognitive load. Overall, the study emphasizes that cognitive functioning plays a pivotal role in determining learners’ language output, and suggests that instructional practices aimed at strengthening cognitive skills may enhance communicative competence in foreign language learning contexts.