ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was focused on the way I improved my practice based on the reflective inquiry method. This method consists on dealing with a problematic situation to better understand it and find out a solution for it through a constant reflection on the practice. (Loughran, 2005, p. 5). This study first aimed to encounter solutions to the difficulties I had as that needed to be improved. Finally, the students’ perception about the effects of strategic reading instruction regarding the use of the dictionary and the acquisition of vocabulary which as a consequence allowed them to be more strategic readers. This investigation shows that any teacher with or without a pedagogical formation can improve his/her practice by applying this method while students also gain from teacher’s improvement.