An Analysis of Strategies for Improving College Students' English Reading Ability

Journal: Journal of Higher Education Research DOI: 10.32629/jher.v6i4.4317

Ruoxi Liu

Guangzhou College of Applied Science and Technology, Zhaoqing 526072, Guangdong, China; Research Center for Urban and Rural Cultural Development, Guangzhou College of Applied Science and Technology, Zhaoqing 526072, Guangdong, China

Abstract

English reading ability is the core component of college students' comprehensive English competence, and it is also an important tool for them to acquire professional knowledge and participate in international exchanges. At present, college students in China have some problems in English reading, such as lack of vocabulary, lack of cultural background knowledge and improper use of reading skills, which lead to low reading efficiency. This paper systematically analyzes the strategies to improve college students' English reading ability from the five dimensions of language foundation, reading skills, cultural integration, teaching models and autonomous learning. Combining empirical research and teaching practice, it puts forward targeted suggestions to provide reference for college English teaching reform and students' autonomous improvement.

Keywords

College students; English reading ability; Reading strategies; Teaching reform; Autonomous learning

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