Research on the correlation between vocabulary depth knowledge and reading proficiency of English majors

Abstract

Since vocabulary knowledge has been regarded as a key predictor of second language learners' reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition and related works of lexical pedagogy have always been heatedly discussed within the fields of applied linguistics and second language learning and teaching. This study seeks to show build a better understanding of the relationship between second language learners' vocabulary depth and their reading proficiency. Through the descriptive and correlation analysis of experimental tests, the study demonstrated that vocabulary depth influences learners' reading comprehension and linguistic ability, which highlights the significance of lexical pedagogy for enhancing learners' reading proficiency.