Keywords
reading comprehension
read-aloud strategy
questions
predictions
discussions
fluency
independent learning
motivation.
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Abstract
This article discusses how reading comprehension plays a vital role in the acquisition of a foreign language, particularly for young learners and explains an effective strategy – read-aloud for improving reading comprehension in a foreign language. The research compared an experimental group using an interactive read-aloud strategy with a control group taught through traditional Grammar–Translation Method. The results indicate that students who were motivated to read aloud reading texts showed significantly higher comprehension rates and a greater ability to learn new vocabulary compared to the control group. Furthermore, the study proved that implementing this strategy reduced learner anxiety and improved students’ fluency. These findings suggest that incorporating read –aloud strategy into the curriculum is not only a motivational tool but also allows teachers to model comprehension strategies and correct misunderstandings immediately.References
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