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  1. Unlike first language reading, second language reading involves two languages. The dual-language involvement implies continual interactions between the two languages as well as incessant adjustments in accommodating the disparate demands each language imposes.

  2. One of the major contributors to accelerated second language learning is the strength of first language skills. Language researchers such as Jim Cummins, Catherine Snow, Lily Wong Filmore and Stephen Krashen have studied this topic in a variety of ways for many years.

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  4. The ability to read in a second language is one of the most important skills required of people in multilingual and international settings. It is also a skill that is one of the most difficult to develop to a high level of proficiency. This article highlights the different purposes of reading.

  5. Sep 6, 2017 · The importance of cultivating learners’ second language reading strategy awareness by using appropriate reading materials in class is discussed with several pedagogical and theoretical implications. KEYWORDS: Reading strategy. cognitive knowledge. metacognitive knowledge. authentic materials. second language acquisition. Disclosure statement.

    • Fan Wei Kung
    • 2019
  6. This volume, through a detailed treatment of the cognitive processes that support reading, explains how reading really works. It offers a thorough overview of important and current research, including first language research, which is not often found in second language acquisition (SLA) publications.

    • William Grabe
    • 2008
  7. Aug 3, 2023 · There are many benefits of learning a second language, but most people who can agree on the following motivators: You can build meaningful connections with people from around the world. You can develop your career in an interesting, new direction. It improves your memory and multitasking skills.

  8. Reading in a Second Language. Understanding reading abilities and their development is fundamental for language comprehension and human cognition.

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