KOTESOL 2103 International Conference, Oct 13, 2013, Korean TESOL
Former research had identified a need to better understand the link between phonemic awareness and reading comprehension skills. So, this study measured learners' vocabulary size, phonemic distinction ability, and reading comprehension ability, all using well-known standard tests. The results, although only a small-scale investigation, suggest that phonemic awareness and accurate pronunciation may play a significant role in reading in English as a foreign language. This implies a need to provide pronunciation practice, even in reading skills classes.