READING STRATEGIES AND TEST OUTCOMES IN IELTS BY VIETNAMESE UNIVERSITY ENGLISH MAJORS
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This research focuses on understanding the challenges faced by Vietnamese university English majors in the context of the IELTS reading test and the corresponding strategies employed to address these challenges. The study encompasses eighty-nine participants from Can Tho University, utilizing a questionnaire distributed to all participants and interviews conducted with a randomly selected group of 10 students. Results indicate that Vietnamese English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students encounter various challenges in the IELTS reading test, with a notable emphasis on difficulties related to vocabulary limitations and time constraints. The findings further highlight the prevalent use of text-related, question-related, and general practical strategies by the students to navigate the IELTS reading test. In light of these results, recommendations include increased exposure to test scenarios and the integration of instructional support for test-taking strategies.
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EFL Vietnamese students, IELTS reading test, reading strategies, test-taking techniquesDownloads
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