Study on the Automatic Information Processing Strategy in L2 Reading

Abstract

Reading is currently a prominent topic in L2 acquisition research, serving as an indicator of L2 learners’ overall language proficiency. However, there are still many challenges in reading for L2 learners. For example, there still exist some linguistic and non-linguistic problems, such as insufficient language ability, lack of cultural background knowledge, low reading efficiency, and poor reading habits. Effectively improving the information processing skills of L2 learners in reading posts a major challenge for researchers. This paper explores the effective strategies for L2 learners to obtain the ability of automatic reading information processing through the scale survey. It is found in the study that:1) L2 learners believe that they can reach the level of automatic reading processing through the automatic information processing strategy; 2) The automatic information processing strategy can be applied in L2 reading to effectively improve the level of L2 automatic processing. Various strategies, such as improving language proficiency, increasing cultural background knowledge, utilizing metacognitive strategies, and employing socio-emotional strategies, both linguistic and non-linguistic, have been identified to effectively improve the automatic information processing ability of L2 learners. This study has important theoretical and practical value for improving the reading ability of L2 learners.