DIFFICULTIES IN ENGLISH READING COMPREHENSION OF 10THGRADERS AT THAI PHIEN HIGH SCHOOL AND APPLICATION OF SKIMMING AND SCANNING TECHNIQUES

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Reading comprehension is essential for EFL learners; however, many Vietnamese high school students continue to face ongoing challenges. This study explores difficulties of 10th-grade students at Thai Phien High School and the application of skimming and scanning techniques. Data were gathered through a questionnaire delivered to 100 students. The findings show that limited vocabulary is the main barrier, affecting over halfofthe students. Many also rely on inefficient habits like word-by-word translation due to a lack of strategy awareness. After being trained in skimming and scanning, students showed improved reading speed and the ability to identify main ideas. However, some students still struggled with applying the techniques correctly. The study concludes that teaching explicit reading strategies with engaging, authentic materials boosts reading efficiency and student confidence. It recommends incorporating these strategies into regular instruction and offering continued support to help students overcome reading difficulties.