Threshold
Laufer suggest that 3.000 word families or 5.000 lexical items are the threshold (Laufer 1997). Coady & Nation (1998) suggest 98% of lexical coverage and 5000 word families or 8000 items for a pleasurable reading (Coady & Huckin 1997, p. 233). After this threshold, the learner leave the beginner paradox, and enter a virtuous circle (Coady & Huckin 1997, p. 233). Then, extensive reading become more efficient.
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