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September 10, 2025Reading in a foreign languageOpen Access

Two approaches to extensive reading and their effects on L2 vocabulary development

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TBTJ BoutorwickJMJohn MacalisterNINekipelova Irina

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Overview

This research investigates two extensive reading methods and their impact on vocabulary growth in L2 learners, indicating the benefits of incorporating discussion.

Key Points

  • Both extensive reading approaches significantly enhanced L2 vocabulary development among learners.
  • Participants engaged in both traditional and discussion-enhanced extensive reading improved their word association knowledge.
  • Latent Semantic Analysis identified measurable vocabulary gains among learners reading five graded readers.
  • Findings support integrating discussion with extensive reading to maximize vocabulary learning opportunities.

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Boutorwick et al. (2019) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23dc5b210217d6478ee03https://doi.org/10.64152/10125/66928
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