International Journal of Language & Linguistics

To Investigate the Relationship between Reading Habits and Second Language Proficiency of EFL Students: A Classroom Study
Anjum Chaudhary

Abstract
The present study aims to explore the reading habits in native language and target language and also investigates the relationship between the reading habits and the L2 proficiency level of EFL students. For collecting data, a triangulated approach is used through a questionnaire, semi- structured interviews and class observations and to investigate the relationship between the reading habits and L2 proficiency level, the cumulative percentage of scores of formative and summative assessments are used. The findings show that there isn’t any substantial relationship between the reading habits of learners in L1 and L2 and the second language proficiency.

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