Students’ Vocabulary Skills in Relation to their Reading Comprehension in Language Literature

Vocabulary is positively associated with reading comprehension, allowing students to understand the text easily. This study focuses on examining the relationship between vocabulary skills and reading comprehension in language literature among college students who are currently enrolled in the second semester of the S.Y. 2022-2023 at one of the institutions in Ozamiz City. The study utilized the descriptive-correlational research design. The research instrument used is called “word knowledge,†designed to collect data on the student’s vocabulary skills and reading comprehension abilities. The sample size for this study consists of a total of 154 students. The results were analyzed and interpreted using Mean and Standard Deviation and Pearson Product–Moment Correlation Coefficient. The results revealed that the students had satisfactory vocabulary skills. They had Outstanding performance in literal and critical questions with very satisfactory in application and satisfactory in inferential. The students’ vocabulary skills were correlated with their reading comprehension skills. Vocabulary emerges as fundamental aspect of language proficiency and forms the foundation for learners’ speaking, reading, and writing abilities. To enhance vocabulary knowledge effectively, teachers should employ communicative and collaborative teaching strategies, integrating vocabulary enrichment, context-based learning activities, and reading comprehension strategies emphasizing word meaning and context.