The effectiveness of extensive reading on english vocabulary acquisition

• Main Author: Muniandy, Kanmani
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: L Education (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/39743/5/KanmaniMuniandyMFP2013.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/39743/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

This study researches the effects of Extensive Reading on English Language vocabulary acquisition. The participants’ extensive reading approach was studied in relation to the enhancement of vocabulary acquisition and their perception on extensive reading based on the low score in their synonyms exercise. The research methodology employed was quantitative, utilizing pre and post test, questionnaire and in-depth interview as data collection methods. The findings indicated that extensive reading does improve learners’ vocabulary acquisition. Thus, the finding implied that extensive reading is a favourable component of vocabulary acquisition. Several perceptions were identified while they are engaging in extensive reading process, reading English helps to gain vocabulary being the main perception besides reading time, liking story book than newspaper, have more confidence level, interesting in reading, promotes language structure and grammar, conducive environment and favourable teacher. English appropriate materials play a major role in the success of extensive reading. The findings show that extensive reading leads to a positive result in vocabulary acquisition. It contributes a successful approach to the pupils and the teacher. Hence, the teachers have to play their role in stressing the importance of reading without disrupting any pupils in target the language constantly for all learning purposes in the language acquisition to attain the reading objectives of the English language learning.