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Extensive Reading in Private Language Center: Shifting EFL Teachers' Views
This action research investigated a center-wide "Reading Challenge" Extensive Reading (ER) program within a private language center catering to Vietnamese EFL young learners (aged 6-12, A1-A2 levels), a context under-researched within the ER literature. The program, successfully conducted annually for four years, was followed by an attempt to integrate ER into individual classrooms. Data collected through pre- and post-program teacher interviews provided insights into teacher beliefs, attitudes, and encountered challenges. Findings revealed that the "Reading Challenge" allowed teachers to recognize its benefits for enhancing students' reading comprehension, vocabulary, and reading habits. However, integrating ER into regular classroom instruction proved challenging in terms of materials and time constraints, hindering widespread adoption. This study identifies key areas for program improvement specific to private language center contexts, offering valuable recommendations for both practitioners and researchers.
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Linh holds a Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Nottingham Trent University. Currently, she serves as a university lecturer and an academic supervisor, where she is dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment. She has experience in organizing five annual extensive reading programs at a private English center. The programs have attracted hundreds of young learners and teenagers. It created a community, drawing in parents who were eager to share in their children's reading journey. Linh will share the secrets behind her success, offering a roadmap for how you too can build a vibrant reading culture and spread the joy of extensive reading. Linh is passionate about empowering students through innovative teaching strategies and promoting a love for language learning. Her areas of interest include teaching young learners, extensive reading, vocabulary development, and inclusive education practices.