Abstract:
This study discussed the effect of using reading strategies on
comprehending English text by EFL at tertiary education. However, it
aimed to find out how Tabuk University students understand a text by
using reading strategies. The researcher used descriptive analytical
approach to carry out this study and collected data by using tools of
questionnaire and tests for teachers and students respectively. Moreover,
the researcher used the random sampling method to choose the study
sample. The researcher concluded that the reading strategies are helpful
in enhancing reading skills, motivation and attitudes are important in
developing EFL’s reading skills, reading strategies enable students to
practice and develop their integrated skills, they help students to
communicate successfully with others and finally they enrich students’
vocabulary, motivate them and enhance their abilities. Ultimately, the
researcher recommends that the teacher should use various strategies and
modern techniques to motivate students to acquire English language; they
must be very acquainted with using reading strategies in the classroom,
and to select relevant reading materials in terms of linguistic difficulty
cultural background and interest.
