The Significance of Metacognitive Reading Strategies for Esp Learners When Reading Authentic Articles
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Publishing House Education and Science s.r.o.
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The ability to read and comprehend authentic articles is a crucial skill for English for Specific Purposes (ESP) learners, particularly for those who need to engage with research articles in their field. However, many ESP learners struggle with understanding complex and discipline-specific texts. This article argues that teaching and practicing metacognitive reading strategies can greatly improve the reading comprehension of ESP learners when reading authentic articles. By explicitly teaching students how to set goals, monitor comprehension, and evaluate their reading performance, educators can support learners in developing their metacognitive awareness and ultimately enhance their ability to read and understand academic texts. This article reviews the literature on the importance of metacognitive reading strategies for ESP learners and provides practical suggestions for teachers to incorporate these strategies into their instruction.
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Metacognition, metacognitive reading strategies, English for Specific Purposes (ESP) authentic articles, reading comprehension, academic reading, cognitive and affective strategies, monitoring comprehension, evaluating reading performance