The Effect of Word Repetition Prior to Reading on Skimming (original) (raw)

The present research examined the effect of word repetition prior to reading on skimming of Iranian EFL learners. Initially, a sample of 108 sophomore EFL learners majoring in English translation was selected based on systematic random sampling from Dorud Islamic Azad University. Then, based on an ECCE proficiency test, 62 participants were chosen and divided into two homogeneous groups of 31. One group had exposure to repetition practice and the other did not have any chance for repetition practice of reading materials. After thirteen academic sessions, the results of the paired t-test regarding the pre-tests and post-tests of the two group means showed that both differences (group one: –2.83 and group two: 1.22) were significant at 0.05 levels (P < 0.05). These findings suggest that repetition practice prior to reading, could improve EFL learners reading comprehension; however, repetition practice could demonstrate greater improvements on skimming than EFL learners’ reading com...