How to Promote High-school Students’ Foreign Language Enjoyment in Reading Class

Abstract

Scholarly attention for Foreign Language Enjoyment (FLE) has sharply increased in recent years for its role in facilitating language learning as well as promoting language learners’ well-being. FEL is closely related to learners’ language proficiency. However, there is few studies about some specific language skills, especially reading skills. Therefore, this study mainly discussed the importance of FLE for reading, influencing factors of FLE, and the measures taken to promote high-school students’ FLE in reading class. Through literature research method, the study found out that there is a positive correlation between FLE and reading proficiency. FLE is affected by multiple factors such as individual learners and external environment. It can take measures from teaching content, teaching activity and teaching skill and device to promote FLE in reading class. The measures mainly include: providing diversify reading materials, incorporating games and competitions, celebrating reading achievements, integration of technology and creating a positive learning environment. The research finding can provide beneficial insights for teachers to construct a positive foreign language classroom environment.