Journal of ELE Praxis

Journal of ELE Praxis, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2026, 90-93

Publication date: Nov 05, 2026

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This book review explores and analyzes Extensive Reading by Jing Zhao (2024), which was published by Cambridge University Press as a part of the Cambridge Elements in Language Teaching series. The mentioned book is a comprehensive overview of extensive reading presenting it as an effective approach to second and foreign language teaching and learning. This review examines organization, theoretical contributions, clarity, research evidence, and practical relevance of the book, along with the strengths and places for improvements. Overall, the book is a valuable resource for students, language teachers, teacher educators, and researchers interested in understanding and implementing extensive reading.

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2. Day, R., & Bamford, J. (2002). Top ten principles for teaching extensive reading. Reading in a Foreign Language, 14(2), 136–141. https://doi.org/10.64152/10125/66761
3. Jeon, E. Y., & Day, R. R. (2016). The effectiveness of ER on reading proficiency: A meta-analysis. Reading in a Foreign Language, 28(2), 246–265. https://doi.org/10.64152/10125/66901
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5. Liu, J., & Zhang, J. (2018). The effects of extensive reading on English vocabulary learning: A meta-analysis. English Language Teaching, 11(6), 1–15. http://doi.org/10.5539/elt.v11n6p1
6. Nakanishi, T. (2015). A meta-analysis of extensive reading research. TESOL Quarterly, 49, 6–37. https://doi.10.1002/tesq.157.
7. Reiber-Kuijpers, M., Kral, M., & Meijer, P. (2021). Digital reading in a second or foreign language: A systematic literature review. Computers & Education, 163, Article 104115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2020.104115
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9. Zhou, J. (2024). Extensive reading. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009474153

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