Effective Reading Comprehension Strategies for Saudi Undergraduate students

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.