THE EFFECTIVENESS OF READING COMPREHENSION STRATEGIES IN
SUPPORTING READING FLUENCY AND VOCABULARY ACQUISITION
2025-04-29
AKADEMIC JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (AJER) seriyasi. Volume 4 Issue 4
Axrorova Munisaxon Nodirxon qizi
Abstract. This study explores the effectiveness of reading comprehension
strategies in enhancing both reading fluency and vocabulary acquisition among EFL
learners. Drawing on a quantitative research design, the study involved 60 intermediatelevel students who were exposed to a range of comprehension strategies such as
predicting, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing over a 10-week period. Pre-tests
and post-tests were administered to assess changes in reading fluency and vocabulary
knowledge. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in both areas, indicating
that systematic use of comprehension strategies not only fosters better understanding of
texts but also accelerates vocabulary growth. These findings suggest that integrating
comprehension strategies into reading instruction can serve as a powerful tool for
language development in EFL contexts
Keywords: reading comprehension strategies, reading fluency, vocabulary
acquisition, EFL learners, language development