Reading Fluency and Its Implications in Foreign Language Learning

Author(s)	Dr. Bitla Srinivasulu, M. Sarada Mani
Country	India
Abstract	Abstract Reading fluency is widely considered a crucial component of successful language learning because it directly influences comprehension, academic achievement, and learners’ ability to process written texts efficiently. In English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, students often struggle with reading complex academic materials due to limitations in decoding skills, vocabulary knowledge, and reading speed. These difficulties are particularly visible among students studying professional courses such as medicine, nursing, and engineering, where the ability to understand technical texts is essential for academic success. The present study investigates the effectiveness of the Extensive Reading–Intensive Reading (ER–IR) strategy in improving reading fluency among university-level EFL learners. A quasi-experimental research design was used to evaluate the influence of the ER–IR approach on three major components of reading fluency: automaticity, accuracy, and prosody. Thirty-six first‑year university students participated in the study and were divided into experimental and control groups.
Keywords	Keywords: reading fluency, ER–IR strategy, EFL learning, automaticity, accuracy, prosody
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-03

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