Reading difficulties among Malaysian undergraduate ESL learners: A preliminary study

Eugenia Ida Edward and Kamsilawati Kamlun and Wardatul Akmam Din and Chelster Sherralyn Jeoffrey Pudin (2021) Reading difficulties among Malaysian undergraduate ESL learners: A preliminary study. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling (IJEPC), 6. pp. 62-70. ISSN 0128-164X

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Abstract

Reading deficiency in reading English texts or materials among ESL undergraduate students has been one of the most significant problems in Malaysia. Educators in Malaysia are currently facing the problem as it reflects on their students’ academic performance. This study aims to investigate Malaysian ESL undergraduate students’ reading difficulties in reading English texts. 25 Malaysian students who are taking advanced English courses in a university, were selected to participate in this study. A quantitative method was employed for this study. The questionnaires were designed to fit the purpose of this study. Data analysis was done using SPSS to analyse the data collected. The result shows that students are weak in grasping the main idea when they are reading, having poor vocabulary, lack of reading habit and interest in reading English texts, and are pressured with the lack of time when reading. It can be concluded that reading deficiency affects their academic performance and their English proficiency. In overcoming their difficulties, students must equip themselves with some reading strategies to help them to comprehend the English texts that they are reading.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	English reading , ESL , Reading difficulties , Comprehension , Strategies
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PE English language > PE1-3729 English
Department:	CENTRE > Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning
Depositing User:	SAFRUDIN BIN DARUN -
Date Deposited:	09 Jun 2022 10:00
Last Modified:	09 Jun 2022 10:00
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/32724

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