Reading in English as a foreign language

Abstract

Extensive Reading is a strategy in foreign language acquisition that relies on large amounts of free-voluntary reading. It claims to facilitate the acquisition and learning of vocabulary and motivation as well as other positive affective benefits such as self-esteem, intercultural and social learning.

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Ideas for articles

  • Extensive reading and its positive side effects apart from reading competence (e.g. motivation, knowledge of the world, better vocabulary and grammar range, increased fluency in writing etc.)
  • Intercultural learning and youth culture can be facilitated through Young Adult Literature –the value of graded readers for second language learners

Fundamental Literature

  • Jacobs, G. M., & Farrell, T. S. C. (2012). Teachers sourcebook for extensive reading. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
  • S.D. Krashen (2011) Free voluntary reading. Libraries Unlimited
  • http://erfoundation.org/wordpress

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Research Area:

Reading in English as a foreign language (Graded Readers)

Keywords: Englisch, Lesen, Fremdsprache

Offering Institution:
Pädagogische Hochschule Niederösterreich