Investigating The Impacts of Book Reading on Lexical Improvement of EFL Freshmen: A Case Study at Nguyen Tat Thanh University

Abstract : The study examines the impacts of book reading on the vocabulary improvement among EFL freshmen at Nguyen Tat Thanh University. To be proficient in global communication and integration, lexical enlargement holds a significant value for language learners. The aim of this study is to investigate the use of quantitative and qualitative methods to comprehensively conduct the influences of book reading on lexical enhancement. Its participants include 55 students aging from 18 to 20. Its data have been collected through the questionnaire and the in-depth interview. Its results shows the effectiveness of book reading on lexical enhancement in the aspects of building students’ reading habits, guiding them some reading strategies, instructing them different types of materials, sharing reading experiences among students, and fostering them to save time for reading frequently. The study also gives some suggestions to both teachers and learners in developing vocabulary through reading books. From that, it contributes to changing their viewpoints in lexical teaching and learning at Nguyen Tat Thanh University.