College and University Extensive reading for enhancing writing skills of EFL learners more

Tue, Aug 8, 10:45-11:20 Asia/Tokyo

Extensive reading (ER) is a learning method to improve language-learning skills. Ideas and theories that emphasize the value of content in second language learning complement the extensive reading method (ER). The purpose of the present research is to assess the impacts of ER on the writing performance of EFL learners. The study recruited a group of 50 students from a public institute in India. They were divided in two groups; an experimental group and a control group. The participants in the experimental group were given extensive reading assignments as homework to help their understanding of writing. A pre-test and post-test were conducted to compare the participants’ writing abilities prior to and after the intervention. The experimental group was given a questionnaire to test the effect of ER on their writing skills. The test results showed that ER helped EFL students perform better in their writing as they demonstrated more notable improvement. The results also proved that the EFL students’ attitudes towards using the vast reading materials offered in their writing instruction were favorable.