Acuity : Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture
Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture

Pre-Service Teachers' Perspectives on the Effectiveness of the READABLE App for Improving Reading Comprehension

Jannah, Miftahul Jannah (Unknown)
Siti Ismahani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Jul 2025

Abstract

Advancements in technology have significantly impacted literacy instruction, particularly in improving reading comprehension. Despite the growing number of digital reading platforms, many learners, including students in educational settings, continue to struggle with deep comprehension. The READABLE app, a digital reading platform that offers simplified English stories, was developed to address these challenges. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the READABLE app in enhancing pre-service teachers' ability to support reading comprehension. Data were collected through questionnaires, observations, and semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis revealed that pre-service teachers held highly positive perceptions of the READABLE app. Features such as interactivity, personalized materials, and automatic feedback were considered effective in increasing student engagement and learning outcomes. The app was also viewed as helpful for supporting students' understanding of texts by offering content tailored to their reading levels. Its engaging learning environment motivated students to read regularly, contributing to gradual and sustainable skill development. As such, the READABLE app is regarded as a valuable tool in supporting English language learning, especially for improving overall reading comprehension

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Journal Info

Abbrev

acuity

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture (Jelpedlic) is the research journal for the Teaching of English, Literature & Culture. It publishes research-based articles, reviews and poems, which reflect on every aspect of English teaching. The journal also considers new developments ...