The Benefits of Graded Reading

Authors

  • Mustafa Albay Faculty of Education, Ishik University, Erbil, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v3i4p177

Keywords:

Extensive Reading, Graded Readers, language Proficiency

Abstract

Doing large amounts of extensive reading at suitable levels of understanding is a productive tool to increase reading rate, vocabulary, motivation, attitude and general language proficiency. The amount of vocabulary and grammar learners has determines their language proficiency. Extensive reading enables learners to attain competencies in language skills. Graded readers are essential materials for doing extensive reading. They are particularly designed to enable learners practice reading skills and provide an opportunity to reinforce known vocabulary. Through multiple exposures learners become familiar with grammatical structures and vocabulary. Moreover, learners experience how they function in texts and they are motivated to use the vocabulary and structures they have learnt in their communication. Graded readers motivate learners, help them gain reading fluency, enhance their vocabulary and grammar knowledge development. This article defines extensive reading, emphasizes its contributions to language proficiency development and finally stresses out the role of grader readers in language learning.

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01.06.2017

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Albay, M. (2017). The Benefits of Graded Reading. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 3(4), 177-180. https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v3i4p177

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