A practicum was designed to help high school sophomores increase their reading competence, increase their vocabulary knowledge of foreign words commonly integrated into the English language, and motivate them to read and frequent the library more often. Students were grouped by affinity and interests. A reading corner offering a multitude of books of diverse interests was used as a classroom resource. Students also checked out books from the library and researched foreign words on a daily basis. Students shared the results of their reading and research on a weekly basis. As the readings progressed, students compiled lists of foreign words organized into three categories: literature and psychology, social studies, and music. After a period of 2 months, the students authored a floppy disk containing vocabulary activities using their lists of foreign words. At the end of 3 months of implementation, the results of the practicum were positive. Students were checking out three or more books per month in addition to visiting the library frequently for research. There was a 50% increase in vocabulary acquisition and students were able to use words of foreign origin in sensible sentences with an accuracy of 60%. (Four tables of data are included; 39 references, a questionnaire, survey, summative evaluation, and a list of foreign words are attached.) (RS)