EXTENSIVE READING AS AN EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR EFL STUDENTS’ LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
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Abstract: This article explores the efficacy of extensive reading as a method for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students to acquire language skills. The study reviews relevant literature, analyzes the results of previous research, and discusses the implications for language learning. The findings suggest that extensive reading is an efficient and effective approach for EFL students to improve their language proficiency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. The article concludes with recommendations for incorporating extensive reading into EFL curricula.
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