This study investigated the effects of reading while listening (RWL) and reading only (RO) modes on learners’ reading comprehension and perceptions. A total of 157 Japanese high school learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) participated in this study. All the participants read four reading passages: two passages with RWL mode and two passages with RO mode. The participants were also divided into three different proficiency groups based on their vocabulary levels test score. The findings showed that the high and medium proficiency groups scored higher, regardless of having audio support or not. By contrast, the low proficiency group scored higher with RWL mode than with RO mode. The results of a questionnaire related to learners’ perceptions supported the view that the low group benefitted more from RWL mode compared to the other two groups. These findings indicated that learners’ vocabulary levels and two reading modes affected their reading performance differently. Furthermore, the findings show that the simultaneous reading and listening mode is an effective method to develop reading skills and motivation toward reading, especially for low proficiency learners.
Abstract 일본요약 Introduction Literature Review Research Questions Materials and Method Participants Experimental Materials Vocabulary Levels Test Reading Materials Procedure Results RQ1: Which Mode Facilitates Reading Comprehension Better; RWL or RO? RQ2: Do the Two Modes of Input Have Different Effects on Three Different EnglishProficiency Groups? RQ4 Which Mode Do Learners Prefer: RWO or RO? Are There Any Differences inPerceptions Among the English Proficiency Groups? Discussion RQ1: Which Mode Facilitates Reading Comprehension Better; RWL or RO? RQ2: Do the Two Modes of Input Have Different Effects on Three Different English Proficiency Groups? RQ3: Which Mode Do Learners Prefer: Rwl or RO? Are There Any Differences in Perceptions Among the English Proficiency Groups? Study Limitations Conclusion Acknowledgements The Author References
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reading fluencyreading while listeningaudio-assisted readingreading comprehensionEnglish as a foreign language (EFL)high school learnersinput
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.
간행물
간행물명
The Journal of AsiaTEFL
간기
계간
pISSN
1738-3102
eISSN
2466-1511
수록기간
2004~2026
등재여부
SCOPUS,KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 740DDC 420
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / The Journal of AsiaTEFL Vol.21 No.1