Knowledge building and vocabulary growth: Assessing the impact of seamless Chinese vocabulary learning for international students.

ABSTRACT: This study investigates the effectiveness of Seamless Chinese Vocabulary Learning (SCVL) among international students learning Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) to foster vocabulary knowledge building. A new theoretical framework of SCVL was introduced and validated to guide this exploration. The research involved 32 international students enrolled in a Chinese university. Data collection included Chinese Lexical Frequency Profile (LFP) were at HSK Level 4, a SCVL questionnaire, and semi-structured interviews. The findings indicate that SCVL significantly enhances students' HSK Level 4 vocabulary learning and retention across diverse performance groups over time, while also providing a positive and engaging learning experience. SCVL creates an authentic and repetition-enabled learning co

SUBMITTER: Zhou X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11849872 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature