The Cognitive Reading Strategy in Learning English

摘要

The background of this research is the demanding of the students who should study more by themselves and the important of using strategy in comprehending reading text of EFL students in improving their ability in learning English. However, many of the students do not realize these cases and rarely often applying their own strategy in reading. This research aims to investigate the types of cognitive reading strategies mostly used by EFL students. The method used is descriptive. The data were collected trough reading test and questionnaire. The result showed that students are still difficult to understand reading text. Then, it showed every student used different type of cognitive strategy when they are reading. One of cognitive strategy mostly used is practicing. Then, it is expected students always use their own strategy to improve their comprehension in learning English.