1. Why reading in English is important as an ESL learner
Reading is a great way to broaden your mind, and grow as a person.
As an English learner you can pick up new English phrases,
brush up your grammar and
practise or review your learning
with words you already know.
2. Vocabulary List - Words / Parts of Speech / Meaning
1. broaden your mind (phrase)
= make you know/understand more of different ideas & subjects etc.
2. grow = to become more developed e.g. thinking etc.
3. perspectives (n) = a way of considering something
4. inspirational (adj) = you feel hopeful and encouraged
5. biographical (adj) = about someone's life
6. relate to someone/something (phrasal v)
= understand the situation or person's feelings
7. specific (adj) = particular
8. related (adj) = connected
9. infinite (adj) = no limits
10. accomplished (adj) = skilled, good at
11. take advantage of (phrase) = make use of the good things in a situation
12. entire (adj) = whole
13. interpret (v) = decide the meaning of something
3. How to start reading books in English
Choose books you enjoy.
Maybe you like books on hobbies, cooking, fiction etc., in your native language.
You can start reading English ones.
This will make it less stressful for you as you're already familiar with the topic. You just need to discover new vocabulary related to the topic.
For centuries humans have been writing stories. And lessons learned from our own imagination, mistakes and experience.
Isn't it wonderful when you think about all the things we can create in our minds; we can learn through reading?
4. How Reading in English Benefits English Learning
1. Reading Opens Your Heart And Mind
The more you read, the more perspectives and lessons you can learn.
You can do this with any kind of book ranging from:
i) fiction,
ii) inspirational,
iii) biographical,
iv) crafts & hobbies
v) language learning
vi) and many others...
English Learning TIP!
The more you read in English you'll become more familiar with sentence patterns. e.g. There are so many example sentences in a book. Just like when you do grammar exercises.
Every story, whether true or fiction, can help you learn something new and important you can apply to your own life.
When you read try to use it as an opportunity to see things from a different perspective.
English Learning TIP!
Keep a learning journal. Or a reading journal. Note down new vocabulary, ideas etc.
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Consider the characters of each book you read:
i) Who do you relate to the most?
ii) Anyone you dislike? Why?
iii) What has made these people the way they are?
This simple reading exercise could help you be more understanding of the people in your real life with an open heart and mind.
2. Reading Can Teach You Just About Anything
Want to learn more about something specific?
Read about it!
Go online, buy or borrow books, find related articles and magazines. Find as much as you can about the topic—read it!
The world is full of infinite knowledge about anything you can imagine.
English Learning Tip!
Reading is such a fantastic habit. You choose how often you want to do it and at your own pace.
Try not to rush into it. Spend 10 minutes a day reading in English. It all adds up.
By taking the time to read about things you want to know more about, you can learn everything there is to know about it!
Not only students do research reading. Is there something that you've always wanted to learn more about? Read it.
You will feel so accomplished, and the knowledge that you have is something no one can take away from you.
Grammar Point!
1. you've always wanted (Present Perfect Simple tense)
3. Reading is one of the most wonderful gifts we can take advantage of today.
Open a book, and you open up an entire new world waiting for you to explore and interpret in your own unique way!
The more you read, the more knowledge you build inside your mind to help guide you throughout your life.
Vocabulary Check!
(idiom) - the more (you do this) the more (this will happen)
e.g. - The more you practise the more confidence you will have.
So, grab a book or an ebook and start your reading adventure today.
We hope you've enjoyed how reading benefits your English learning.
Thanks for reading and Happy Speaking!
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