Systematic Literature Review of Language Learning Strategies for Reading Skills in English for Specific Purposes among Business Students

Nurzawanah Rohaizat,Azlina Abdul Aziz

doi:10.6007/ijarbss/v11-i12/11522

Abstract

This article analyses English language learning strategies adopted by students in learning English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Despite a broad study in language learning, there is still a scarcity of empirical evidence to emphasise the importance of LLS and the impact on students’ performance for ESP specifically. This topic is significant in reflecting the strategies and their adaptability by targeted students. It involves a systematic review of literature and studies from Malaysia and other parts of the world between 2009 and 2021. It references published research studies, analyses books and strategies students use in learning English and especially for specific purposes and reading skills. Out of 50 previous studies, 20 were chosen for a thorough analysis ranging from research journals, reports, and books on definitions and growth and development of ESP, and strategies for learning ESP. The studies revealed that though the majority of ESP students in Malaysia have embraced self-directed English language learning strategies, there is still a gap in the English proficiency in the Malaysian education system. While acknowledging the limitation occasioned by a smaller sample size, the study recommended the adoption of language learning from an out-of-classroom perspective and understanding the significance of Business English to students.

Highlights

In language learning, the aspect of reading is a special component that plays the role of promoting vocabulary development and expansion in students
The systematic review of the research journals, reports, and books on definitions and growth and development of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), importance of speaking and writing, and strategies for learning ESP has revealed a gap in the English proficiency in the Malaysian education system
The findings indicate that most ESP students in Malaysia have adopted self-directed English Language Learning strategies that have boosted the outcome of their language learning efforts

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Introduction

The aspect of reading is a special component that plays the role of promoting vocabulary development and expansion in students. The importance of reading skills in the development of learners’ knowledge is highlighted by Uribe-Enciso (2015). He suggests that reading skills development assists in the development of written discourses and the syntactic structures of languages. The report references published research studies, an analysis of books and strategies students use in learning English and especially for specific purposes. The paper contains parts such as the criteria used to collect the research papers, a critical analysis of the papers, the criteria used for the investigation, the findings from the literature reviewed, gaps in the explored research, and the significance of the study

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