The Effectiveness of Speed Reading in Improving EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension
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The aims of this research to examine the effectiveness of speed reading technique in improving English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ reading comprehension through a literature review approach. Reading comprehension has significant challenge for EFL learners due to limited vocabulary, slow reading habits, and ineffective strategies. This research used library research design by analyzing previous journal articles, and academic books published between 2010–2026. The results reveal that speed reading techniques such as skimming, scanning, chunking, and reducing subvocalization significantly improve reading fluency, comprehension, and learner motivation. However, the effectiveness is influenced by learners’ proficiency levels, instructional design, and text complexity. Therefore, speed reading is recommended as a complementary instructional strategy in EFL classrooms.
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