A practicum was designed to improve the oral/aural vocabulary which would eventually improve the reading vocabulary of second language learners. The practicum, implemented in a second grade by a media specialist who counted on the cooperation of the classroom teacher, consisted of a read-aloud program in which the students read daily from a variety of trade books. Subjects were 26 students who had already completed an English-as-a-Second Language program and were considered to be at an independent level in English. Pre- and posttests were administered which recommended reading and listening levels for a frustration, instructional, and independent level of instruction, as well as a writing vocabulary test. Flyers were developed for community speakers and school wide programs; and for recommended read-aloud lists for recently published titles for various age levels. Faculty members were encouraged to read aloud to their respective classes. "Buddy" readers were trained to read and listen to the participating second-grade class--each second grader had his/her own buddy. Other teachers also changed their attitudes on the importance of reading aloud. Data analysis revealed that students' oral/aural vocabulary and reading vocabulary increased, and the school principal has instituted a regular read-aloud portion to the existing reading program. (Contains 46 references. Appendixes include a read-aloud packet listing various genres and age-appropriate books, and a parent night notice in English and Spanish.) (NKA)