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Using a qualitative survey design, this study investigates perceived advantages and difficulties in reading literary genres among 40 Sri Lankan students enrolled in a higher English diploma programme. 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Anzeera1 and C.J. Kothalawala2 *  \n1Department of English Language Teaching, The Open University of Sri Lanka 2Department of Languages, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University  \n*Corresponding Author  \nDOI: [https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000689](https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000689)  \nReceived: 02 November 2025; Accepted: 08 November 2025; Published: 21 November 2025 ABSTRACT  \nAlthough many English language teachers are interested in integrating literary texts into language instruction, this approach poses several challenges. Nevertheless, students’ perceptions of the potential benefits and difficulties of engaging with different English literary genres in the classroom have not yet been thoroughly investigated. By employing a qualitative survey research design, this research aims to address this gap by exploring the perceived advantages and difficulties of reading literary genres encountered by a group of 40 students enrolled in a higher English diploma programme in Sri Lanka. The students perceived literary genres as valuable contributors to their English language development. According to their perceptions, novels were particularly effective in enhancing reading skills and vocabulary, with additional benefits for writing, grammar, and speaking. Poems and short stories supported improvements in both reading skills and vocabulary, while dramas were most effective in vocabulary enhancement. However, many students found novels challenging, anda few also reported difficulties with reading short stories. The students’ perceptions of poetry were mixed, with some finding it difficult and others appreciating its narrative structure and accessibility. These findings highlight the importance of selecting English literary texts that correspond to students’ interests and language proficiency levels. Teachers should carefully select literary texts that match students ’ proficiency levels and interests to maximize engagement and learning outcomes. Incorporating a variety of genres and using interactive teaching methods, such as discussions, presentations, and group activities, can help address challenges, enhance language skills across reading, writing, vocabulary, and speaking, and foster positive attitudes toward literature.  \nKeywords: English language, student perceptions, English literature, literary genres, English language skills INTRODUCTION  \nEnglish literary genres (i.e., poems, novels, short stories and dramas) are included in the curriculum of many English language programmes to develop English language skills, grammar and vocabulary. It has been identified as a valuable technique for developing students’ English language skills. For instance, novels help learners develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills, whereas short stories provide engaging and manageable texts that support vocabulary building, reading fluency, and overall language development. Further, poetry helps learners develop words and expressions. Hişmanoğlu (2005) emphasized the use of literature as a popular technique for teaching both basic language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and language areas (vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation) . Sharma and Vipin (2014) also assert that language is an instrument of communication that enables two or more people to establish and maintain relationships, whereas literature serves as a medium of communication through which culture is transmitted.  \nThe use of English literary texts or their excerpts for language learning has increased over the last few years. Between the 1960s and 1980s, the role of English literature in language learning was questioned as most of teachers were unsure whether it was useful or effective for teaching a language. 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