THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ADAPTED TEXTS IN ENHANCING VOCABULARY ACQUISITION FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNERS

This paper investigates the influence of adapted texts on foreign language learners' vocabulary acquisition by comparing the results of reading an authentic version of Charles Dicken’ novel “Oliver Twist” (Group A) and an adapted version (Group B). The study examines the benefits of using adapted texts in foreign language classes in terms of time efficiency, vocabulary enrichment, plot comprehension and learner motivation. Throughout the study, both groups received the same instructions and assessment methods to ensure fairness and accuracy in the assessment process. These results show several advantageous aspects of using adapted texts in foreign language learning. First, the adapted text significantly accelerated the learning process, allowing Group B to cover a wider vocabulary range in a shorter amount of time. In addition, Group B showed a significant increase in vocabulary recall compared to Group A, suggesting that the adapted text provides ample opportunities to learn new vocabulary in one class.