Incidental vocabulary learning through extensive reading

Most vocabulary learning should occur incidentally through listening and reading. This is one of the reasons why a substantial extensive reading program is an important part of an English course. This article addresses limitations and benefits of extensive reading for incidental vocabulary learning and the role of extensive reading on incidental vocabulary learning as well. Learning strategies are also provided that learners use for active and self-directed language learning. The article emphasizes that there is a significant relationship between incidental vocabulary learning and extensive reading