This thesis aims to analyze the advantages of English reading and writing in second language acquisition from cognitive and linguistic perspectives. In the case of reading, it requires learners to comprehend the full text and translate their knowledge into English skills. Reading helps learners focus on details, think critically, and reflect on their English learning process. In writing, learners can process more information in English in a broader way and at a deeper level, which is why writing in English is important. This investment in learning the details of English demonstrates the importance of reading and writing. Even English listening and speaking tasks require the necessary involvement of reading and writing. Moreover, reading and writing should be prioritized when evaluating long-term memorization, comprehension depth, practicality, and expression correctness, particularly when learners require essential instruction. This study concludes that reading and writing are important in second language acquisition in terms of thinking processes and improving English language skills.

Wan Yiming. An Analysis of the Critical Role of “Reading and Writing” in Second Language Acquisition. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2023) Vol. 5, Issue 10: 1-6. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2023.051001.

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