Strengthening Oral Language in Grade Two EFL Students and Its Influence on Reading Comprehension in Grade Three
Abstract
This study investigates the effect of oral language focusing on vocabulary enhancement on English reading achievement among Grades 2 and 3 EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students in Lebanon. Many EFL learners struggle with reading comprehension based on both formal and informal classroom observations and school-based assessments. These difficulties are often linked to oral language deficits stemming from limited exposure to English. Recognizing the critical role of oral language in supporting comprehension
Fields of Study & Subjects
Second Language Acquisition and Learning
EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
Reading and Literacy Development
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Arab Journal for Scientific Publishing
- Volume
- 9
- Issue
- 89
- Pages
- 543–557
- Publication date
- 2 March 2026
- Language
- EN