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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024)
The International "Journal of Academic Research for Humanities"

Research Articles

Exploring Pakistani EFL Learners’ Perceptions of the Impact of Extensive and Intensive Reading Approaches on Their Grammatical Competence

Published 30-09-2024

  • Zulfiqar Ali Chachar
    • ,
  • Ikramullah Khan
    • ,
  • Shagufta Khurram Siddiqui

Zulfiqar Ali Chachar
Assistant Professor, Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Sukkur IBA University, Sukkur, Pakistan

Ikramullah Khan
Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government Girls Degree College, Shikarpur, Pakistan

Shagufta Khurram Siddiqui
Assistant Professor, Department of English, Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Lyari Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Abstract

This study explored how extensive and intensive reading approaches were perceived by Foreign Language (EFL) Learners as a means of improving their grammatical competence. Based on a purposive sampling technique, the data were gathered using semi-structured interviews and the reflective diaries of five participants. The data analysis methods employed in the study included thematic analysis and personal interpretation. The findings revealed that EFL learners perceived improvements in their grammatical competence through the integrated use of Intensive Reading (IR) and Extensive Reading (ER) approaches. Additionally, the learners found these reading approaches enjoyable and engaging for them. The results also highlighted the role of teachers in actively involving students in these approaches to enhance their grammar skills. Furthermore, the researchers recommend that teachers should actively engage students in intensive and extensive reading approaches. Further research is required to investigate the effectiveness of the Intensive Reading (IR) and Extensive Reading (ER) approaches on students' grammatical competence across various educational settings using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs.

Keywords

Intensive, Extensive, EFL, Language, Approaches

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