Abstract: Reading comprehension is incredibly complex to students who use English as a second language because it requires them to interpret not only the main meaning of the text but also the intention of the writer. The English learners always have to struggle to use different reading techniques to grasp the meaning of the passage. One of the most effective techniques which can help students enhance reading comprehension in English is “Chunking technique”. This study aims to investigate a) the current situation of the first-year English majors’ reading comprehension at Thai Nguyen University of Education; b) the effectiveness of using Chunking technique in order to improve English reading comprehension for first-year English students.