• Waheeb S. Albiladi

  Author

Research has shown that second language reading is the bridge that leads to developing other
language skills such as speaking, writing, and vocabulary acquisition. Hence, the present study
aimed to explore adult language learners’ perspectives regarding the most effective and
beneficial reading strategies that can be used to develop their reading competency. Using a
qualitative research method, the study examined what specific reading strategies language
learners believe is effective in developing their reading skills. Analysis of the focus groups
revealed five different reading strategies mentioned by the participants. These strategies were:
Reading Aloud, Silent Reading, Shared Reading, Scanning or Skimming, and Timed Reading.
Findings suggest that understanding the use of different reading strategies is important, so
language teachers need to devote more learning time to introduce reading strategies during ESL
classes.

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