STUDYING THE IMPACT OF EXTENSIVE READING ON ATTITUDE, READING HABITS AND IMPROVEMENT OF READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS FOR FIRST YEAR ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS AT TAY BAC UNIVERSITY

Abstract

Reading is a key skill in learning a foreign language, providing important input materials for developing other skills. In the reality ( In reality) , with the development of technology today, learners tend to prefer quick and concise access to information, become increasingly reluctant to read and gradually give up the habit of reading. This article analyzes the theoretical basis of the Extensive Reading (ER) technique, determines the impact of ER activities on improving reading comprehension skills, reading habits and attitudes of students when integrating the ER strategy into the reading skills subjec for first-year English major students at Tay Bac University. The research results show that Extensive Reading encourages learners to read more, increases reading motivation, and forms reading habits outside the classroom. This study serves as a basis for further studies on applying and improving the quality of ER in the curriculum to change attitudes and reading habits in general and foreign language learning in particular.