Abstract
Against the backdrop of language perception cultivation challenges in English teaching, this study aims to break through the limitations of text singularity and shallow cultural understanding, and focus on the role of literary reading in enhancing learners' language perception ability. The study explored innovative paths such as combining in-class and out-of-class reading and building online learning communities by analyzing the differences among learners with different English proficiency levels. These methods aim to provide learners with richer and more diverse language and cultural experiences through literary works. The study conducted an in-depth analysis on learners with different levels of English proficiency, particularly focusing on the performance of intermediate-level learners in experiential reading mode, in order to explore the specific impact of literary reading on learners at different levels. The study found that graded reading strategies can effectively enhance the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural semantic perception abilities of learners at all levels. Especially for intermediate-level learners, their language perception ability has been significantly improved through experiential reading mode. This study provides a new paradigm and approach for optimizing English teaching and cultivating learners' core competencies.
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How to cite this paper
Research on Enhancing Language Perception in English Learners Through Literary Works Reading
How to cite this paper: Cheng Sheng. (2025) Research on Enhancing Language Perception in English Learners Through Literary Works Reading. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 9(5), 889-894.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2025.05.004