Becoming a Better Reader in English: A Closer Look at Some Foundational Reading Components
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In today’s digital world, reading in English is one of the most crucial skills in our everyday lives. Due to the tremendous sources of information provided by the Internet, we need to read not only in our own language but also in English for effective communication. However, many people like Thai learners are still struggling in English reading comprehension in spite of the fact that they have been doing it for many years. This article presents what essential components are involved in order to make them read much better. The detailed concepts of vocabulary knowledge, fluency in reading, and reading strategies, as well as recommendations for tackling the reading problems are investigated and addressed.
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