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LeLoup, Jean; Ponterio, Robert – Language Learning & Technology, 2007
Reading in a second language (L2) is important for a variety of reasons. Reading authentic materials, in particular, allows L2 learners to engage with native speaker content, and ultimately the target culture. One body of authentic materials is that of literary texts, including those of more traditional prose fiction, poetry, and drama, but also…
Descriptors: Second Languages, Native Speakers, Poetry, Language Proficiency