This study investigates the relationship between strategic reading instruction, the process of
learning second language‐based reading strategies and English reading achievement for …

The role of a learner's first language (L1) within the second language (L2) learning
environment has long been an interesting topic of debate. Traditionally, the use of the L1 …

This quasi-experimental study researches the efficacy of strategies-based instruction on the
L2 and L1 reading proficiency and reading strategy use of Thai students. The subjects were …

The aim of this paper is to propose an alternative approach to the analysis of readers' verbal
report data in the form of retrospective accounts of strategy use (portfolio entries) after …

Undergraduate EFL literature class program students usually have scanty or no
opportunities at all to practice the English language. Despite that those EFL students are …

Using feature films increases EFL students' motivation because they bring into classroom
the two key elements of young people's life today--entertainment and multimedia. This study …

This paper presents a case for using first language (L1) group discussions to facilitate
reading and enhance comprehension of texts in the second language classroom. It argues …

Secondary school learners need to be able to read, comprehend and learn from
informationbased texts for their school studies and also for later tertiary study. This can be …

Many classic titles of children's literature have been adapted into feature film presentations.
Although often regarded as a mere form of entertainment, movies can and should be …

One of the greatest challenges of an English teacher in English as a foreign language
context faces is that English is not used authentically in the settings in which students live …