Leveraging Neurocognitive Principles to Boost English Language Acquisition: A Brief Review

This article explores the integration of neurocognitive principles into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction, aiming to enhance language learning outcomes. Neuroplasticity, cognitive strategies, emotional factors, and technology-assisted learning are examined within the context of language acquisition. Neuroscientific research highlights the brain’s remarkable capacity to adapt and reorganize in response to language learning experiences. Cognitive strategies such as spaced repetition and multisensory engagement capitalize on neurocognitive mechanisms to optimize learning efficiency. Emotional factors, including positive affect and mindfulness, play a pivotal role in promoting motivation and reducing language learning anxiety. Technology-assisted learning, leveraging virtual reality, gamification, and artificial intelligence, and realize its full potential. intelligence, offers innovative approaches to personalized and adaptive language instruction. The conclusion emphasizes the paradigm shift in language pedagogy facilitated by neurocognitive approaches and underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to advance the