Battle of Reading vs Writing Method in L2 Acquisition

Hi everyone!

Just like the tittle, today I would like to present my result of searching the comparison between reading and writing method used for L2 learning and acquisition.

As it's turn out, there are some similarity in a way they act as a method also there are some opposition. So, let's check what they are!

First thing first, before we jump to the main points, I'm going to highlight the similarity between two journal that I have had review. Both journal seek in various way or strategic to Second Language Learning. The different is that first journal use reading method whereas the second journal use writing as a method. However, both of the journal focus in Second Language Acquisition and Development.

Both reading and writing method considered as a minor role. The lack of reading culture makes reading appear as minor method to language learning despite on how much goodness in reading. Same went with writing, as writing usually considered as a result regarding the fact that writing acquires a lot of aspect to comprehend and the assessment of writing indicate that one's language development is well.

Read and write contribute in early stage of language learning. As they read and write they simultaneously gain vocabularies, subconsciously create a system in language learning, make meaning and empower their literacy. Thus, if reading and writing emerge as repetitive activity will improve their language learning acquisition and development. The interaction in reading and writing make learners more aware and get involved in learning process.

However, there are few differences between reading and writing. Reading motivated and enhanced by the help of scaffolder. Reading is social practice that if exposure from the environment is lacking will affect negatively to the reading interest of the learners. If lack of reading happen at early stage of learners' development will affect them until they grow up. Whereas in writing happen in internal student. Writing activity involving cognitive and mental process. As they write they mature their thinking skill and subconsciously create a system that will benefit their language learning.

Even all the goodness in reading and writing method, they also face some challenges. As for reading, one of the challenges, is the lack of reading exposure make learners dislike the process of it. Thus, on the journal, the researcher tried to seek various way in improving the reading culture so the learners will happily engage in reading and language learning. Whereas writing, one of the challenges, the slow processness of writing appear writing as a minor role of developing language learning even all the goodness that writing had. As for the journal, researcher tried to seek the solution how writing appear more approachable in language learning development.

In conclusion, both writing and reading actually an efficient method in language learning development, even there are some weakness in both of them.

As for you, which one of these method considered as your best weapon in language learning? or is there any different method that works for you?

whatever the method are, hope you can reach your goals!

Thanks for tune in!