How to become a better reader

Why is Reading important when you are learning a new language? here are some of the reasons:

• Reading helps you learn to think in the new language.
• Reading helps you build a better vocabulary.
• Reading makes you more comfortable with written English. You can write better English if you fell comfortable with the language.
• Reading may be the only way for you to use English if you live in a non-English-speaking country.
• Reading can help if you plan to study in abroad.

Reading as pleasure

Read as much as you can. read books, magazines, newspapers, stories. Read anything you like. The more you read the better you will read.

Choose a book or find the book that is interesting for you. Ask your teacher to help you become a good reader. go to the library or book store.

Read your book Everyday. Time your reading. keep of record of your reading rate.

Be sure to talk about the book with your teacher, your classmate and your friends.

Working on your reading skills

When you read. you use many different skills. you need to work on them one at a time. here are six important skills you will work on:

1. Previewing. Before you start reading, find out something about what you will read. then you can start thinking about the subject. you will be able to read faster and with more understanding.
2. Asking Question as you read. this keeps your mind on what you read. Asking question helps you pay attention. It also helps you to remember what you read.
3. Guessing what new words mean. It takes to much time to look up every new word. and if you stop, you may forget what you are reading. Use the whole sentence or paragraph to guess words.
4. Finding the topic and the main idea. The topic and the main idea let you know what is important. To find the topic and the main idea, ask two questions. example: what is this about? what does the writer want to say about this?
5. Understanding pattern in English. A pattern is a way of putting ideas together. if you find the pattern, you can understand more, you will also remember more.
6. Using signal words. Some words are like signpost on a highway. They tell you what direction the writer is going. And they help you to follow the writer's ideas. Signal word also help you guess what you read about.

Learning to read faster

Reading faster is very important because of the way your brain work. when you read slowly, your brain doesn't get enough information. you will understand better when you read faster.

Learning to think  in English

You also need to work on understanding English sentences. Learn how to get the meaning of sentences. Find out how ideas follow each other in English.

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