Impact of Using Reading Strategies on Developing EFL Learners’ Reading Comprehension Skills

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of using reading strategies on comprehending English text, by EFL university learners. and to try in particular to find out how Blue Nile University students can understand a piece of reading by using reading strategies. The researcher used the descriptive analytical approach. Data have been collected through the following instruments: a questionnaire for English language teachers at university level, a pre-test and post-test for the students from Blue Nile University English department and an interview with some experienced teachers of English language, from Ministry of Education, Blue Nile State. The main findings of the study are: reading strategies and variation of techniques in reading comprehension are helpful to enhance reading skills. Motivation and attitudes are important in developing EFL learners' reading comprehension skills. Moreover students were weak in reading comprehension and unable to score excellent degrees in reading comprehension. Furthermore, teachers are always aware of using reading strategies inside the classroom. In the light of the results mentioned above the researcher recommends the following: There should be qualified teachers in teaching reading comprehension. Teachers should adopt the reading strategies in teaching reading comprehension. Teachers should select appropriate reading materials in terms of linguistic difficulty, cultural background and interest.