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Exploring the Relationship Between Reading Difficulties and Reading Strategies: The Case for Online Learning (Arabic)

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  • Ainaa Mardhiah Zaharuddin

    (Academy of Language Studies, University Technology MARA, Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Shah Alam, Malaysia)

  • Fikhriah Khamarudin

    (Academy of Language Studies, University Technology MARA, Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Shah Alam, Malaysia)

  • Ainul Rasyiqah Sazali

    (Academy of Language Studies, University Technology MARA, Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Shah Alam, Malaysia)

  • Ahmad Luqman Ahmad Kamal Ariffin

    (Faculty of Information Science and Engineering, Management and Science University, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Noor Hanim Rahmat

    (Academy of Language Studies, University Technology MARA, Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Shah Alam, Malaysia)

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Reading is a crucial aspect of language acquisition and academic success, but it can be challenging for learners, especially when reading online. This study aims to identify online reading difficulties among Arabic as a third language learners and understand their perception of reading strategies in online reading. A set of quantitative questionnaires was used to gather data from 156 learners from different faculties at UiTM, Malaysia. The online 5-point Likert scale survey was used for data collection. The findings revealed that most learners face difficulties in translating, guessing, and understanding new Arabic words in reading texts. To overcome these difficulties, learners used global strategies, such as paying closer attention to online reading through tables, figures, pictures, and context clues. Additionally, they applied problem-solving strategies by repeating their reading when the text became difficult.

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  • Ainaa Mardhiah Zaharuddin & Fikhriah Khamarudin & Ainul Rasyiqah Sazali & Ahmad Luqman Ahmad Kamal Ariffin & Noor Hanim Rahmat, 2025. "Exploring the Relationship Between Reading Difficulties and Reading Strategies: The Case for Online Learning (Arabic)," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(9), pages 6010-6022, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-9:p:6010-6022
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