Reading aloud: a useful learning tool?

摘要: This article is concerned with the role of reading aloud (RA) in language learning. General ELT methodology literature does not recommend practice. However, recent research and specialist using RA for various purposes. It can help by reinforcing graphemic-phonemic correspondences. aid acquisition prosodic features English to develop writing skills it as oral proofreading. also be used a technique autonomous learning may some anxious students feel more able speak. suggested that benefits could outweigh disadvantages, latter mitigated careful appropriate use activity. A small study NS NNS teachers learners gives support most purposes recommended above. evidence suggests should now reappraised.