An Overview of the English Reading Strategies and Chinese Reading Strategies

Abstract

In this modern age of knowledge explosion, reading is regarded as one of the most efficient means to obtain the information on science, academic research and other different fields. Moreover, reading plays an important role in foreign language learning and communication. It not only offers necessary and sufficient linguistic input for foreign language learners, but also lays a solid foundation for the learners’ comprehensive ability in language learning. This paper will have an overview of reading strategies at home and abroad in order to have deeper understanding and clearer insights into the learners’ reading strategy use.