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Reading in a Foreign Language: A Many Splendored Thing
Author(s) -
Bornscheuer Joan H.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
foreign language annals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.258
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1944-9720
pISSN - 0015-718X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1944-9720.1976.tb02654.x
Subject(s) - reading (process) , reading comprehension , vocabulary , linguistics , foreign language , listening comprehension , active listening , comprehension , vocabulary development , psychology , mathematics education , communication , philosophy
Reading literary texts for comprehension in a foreign language is a problem facing many teachers. This article deals with an experimental approach to reading in which the assigned text was supplemented by tapes and mimeographed sheets to provide a multi‐skill format. In a classroom situation, it was found that the experiment helped students to comprehend better and appreciate the story, while at the same time enriching their vocabulary and improving their listening comprehension.