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2000-01-01

Reading Comprehension: A Viable Challenge for Public School Students

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  • Rocío Correales Colegio Diana Turbay
  • Olga Mendivelso Colegio Diana Turbay
  • Flor Santacruz Colegio Diana Turbay

The purpose of the study was to determine if students improved their reading comprehension in English by applying specific reading strategies. Results showed that students from state schools can achieve good comprehension of English texts through adequate training despite the fact that they start their English learning so late. Further research on this topic should study the relationship between reading comprehension in Spanish and in English. It would also be necessary to study how students can acquire language structures through reading activities.

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References

Harmer, J. (1983). The practice of English language Teaching. London: Longman.

Nunan, D. (1992). Research Methods in Language Learning. Cambridge: CUP.

Nuttall, C. (1982). Teaching Reading Skills in a Foreign Language. London: Heinemann.

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Copyright (c) 2000 Rocío Correales, Olga Mendivelso, Flor Santacruz

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