Abstract

This paper relates the definition of STM, the difference between STM and LTM, and theoretical and empirical researches on STM. On the basis of this analysis, the paper draws a conclusion that using good listening skill will make EFL listener retain the material in STM for a longer time and skillfully activate knowledge in LTM to enter STM; STM plays an important role in listening comprehension.

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