ABSTRACT:    Purpose: This paper investigates the effectiveness of web-based critical reading, Egyptian Chinese university, first year Physiotherapy students' in enhancing their academic scientific texts. This study was conducted in a quantitative design with many participants, first year physiotherapy students (English for specific purpose). Methodology: The study used a quantitative approach. a survey, a pre and a posttest were used to collect data. Findings: The results revealed that web-based critical reading was affective for physiotherapy students (English for specific purpose students) in enhancing their English for academic texts. Practical implications: Web-based critical reading was approved for English for academic language teaching and learning.