Improve Your English Reading Skills
A step-by-step plan to improve your English reading skills, focusing on selecting appropriate materials and consistent practice. This program incorporates principles of goal setting, habit formation, and reinforcement to enhance learning and engagement.
Program Modules
Understanding the Key Principles
Learn the crucial mistake English learners make and how to avoid it. Understand the importance of selecting materials at the right level. This module emphasizes the principle of selecting appropriate difficulty levels for effective learning.
Identify Your Current Level
WeeklyEvaluate your reading comprehension using the three tests: understand general meaning without a dictionary, understand most sentences without a dictionary, read at a reasonable speed. Goal setting is applied here by establishing a baseline of current abilities.
âCan you understand the general meaning of the text without using a dictionary?â
Select Appropriate Reading Materials
WeeklyFind graded readers or other materials that match your current English level. Consider your interests, study goals and personal tastes. Reinforcement is achieved through selecting materials that allow for successful comprehension and enjoyment.
âLook for Graded readers.â
Building a Reading Habit
Establish a consistent reading routine to improve your English reading skills over time. Emphasize daily practice and variety. This module focuses on habit formation through daily practice and routine.
Daily Reading Practice
DailyDedicate time each day to read something in English. Even 5-10 minutes is better than nothing. Vary the types of text you read. Consistent daily practice reinforces the reading habit.
âDo something every day. If youâre very busy, try to do five minutes a day.â
Dealing with Difficult Texts and Vocabulary
Learn strategies for handling difficult texts, including vocabulary and grammar work, and re-reading materials. This module promotes continuous improvement and addresses potential setbacks.
Vocabulary and Grammar Focus
WeeklySupplement your reading with focused vocabulary and grammar study. Utilize free online resources. Reinforcement of learned material aids in comprehension.
âYour reading practice needs to be supported by regular grammar and vocabulary work.â
Re-reading Difficult Texts
WeeklyRead challenging texts multiple times to improve comprehension and vocabulary retention. Repetition reinforces learning and improves retention.
âWhen you read something in English, donât just read it once. Read it two, three, four or more times...â
Making Reading Engaging
Overcome boredom by setting challenges like time limits or using speed reading apps. Practice reading without a dictionary occasionally. This module emphasizes maintaining motivation through varied challenges and approaches.
Set Time-Bound Reading Challenges
WeeklyUse a timer when reading and try to complete the text within a set time limit. Adjust the time limit as your skills improve. Goal setting provides tangible progress and increased engagement.
âUse a timer when reading something and set yourself a time limit. Try to read the whole text within that time.â
Practice Reading Without a Dictionary
WeeklyRead texts without looking up unfamiliar words to simulate real-life situations and improve contextual understanding. Overcoming challenges builds confidence and promotes resilience.
âSometimes itâs good to practice without any help. Itâs also useful because this is often closer to real-life situations...â
What You'll Accomplish
- Select reading materials appropriate for your English level.
- Establish a consistent reading habit.
- Develop strategies for handling difficult texts and new vocabulary.
- Make reading more engaging and less boring.
- Improve vocabulary and grammar knowledge.
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