Reading and the non-academic learner: a mystery solved

Research indicates that language learners benefit from reading extensively in the L2. In addition to being exposed to a large amount of language input, learners have the opportunity to engage in academic discourse as a novel is discussed in class. The benefits for the academic learners seem evident,...

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Veröffentlicht in:System (Linköping) 2001-12, Vol.29 (4), p.451-466
1. Verfasser: Yang, Anson
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Research indicates that language learners benefit from reading extensively in the L2. In addition to being exposed to a large amount of language input, learners have the opportunity to engage in academic discourse as a novel is discussed in class. The benefits for the academic learners seem evident, but what about the non-academic learners? This study investigates the effects of reading mystery novels on Hong Kong adult learners studying English for the purposes of pleasure and/or career development. Results of the comparison study show that novel readers made substantial proficiency gains and that there were important motivational benefits as well.
ISSN:0346-251X
1879-3282
DOI:10.1016/S0346-251X(01)00038-0