| How to improve your English reading skills by Louisa | | | | the language is very simple but it is very |
| Walsh | | | | comprehensive, covering all aspects of daily life in |
| To improve your English, we recommend you practice | | | | England. There is a great section on typical English |
| all the key skills of reading, writing, speaking and | | | | food. If you are feeling very brave, why not try one of |
| listening in English. In this article we will focus on | | | | the recipe ideas following the instructions in English |
| improving your reading skills in English. | | | | But what if you don't like reading stories, are not |
| Practicing reading in English will help improve your | | | | interested in English culture or you find English |
| understanding of English,knowledge of English | | | | newspapers on the Internet boring or too difficult? |
| vocabulary/phrases and understanding of English | | | | Then don't read them! You will learn more if you read |
| grammar. | | | | about something that interests you. Whether you like |
| Reading does not need to be boring. Below we look at | | | | sports, film reviews or gardening, there will be a site on |
| ways of improving your reading skills in English - and | | | | the Internet for you, so read about your particular |
| we link to some top websites so you have instant | | | | pastime on the Internet in English, rather than in your |
| access to authentic and interesting English reading | | | | own language. |
| material. | | | | Top tips to improve your English reading skills: |
| If your English is already a good level, try newspapers. | | | | As mentioned, choose a theme/website/book that |
| Popular 'quality' UK newspapers have online sites: | | | | interests you. |
| The Guardian: | | | | Practice reading in English regularly; at least once or |
| The independent: | | | | twice a week. |
| The Times | | | | Be confident! You don't have to understand every |
| Newspaper articles are sometime difficult because | | | | word to understand the general meaning. Try reading |
| they often use slang, idiom or specific cultural | | | | a text once through first to get a 'sense' of the |
| expressions which will be difficult for a low level | | | | meaning. This can be more important than |
| learner to understand. For example, a couple of recent | | | | understanding every single word. |
| newspaper stories began: 'How Leonardo DiCaprio | | | | Keep a dictionary with you while you read. Advanced |
| scored big with Scorsese'(was immediately popular | | | | learners, try this online dictionary: Get into the habit of |
| with) and 'Iraq policy has lead to Blair's downfall' | | | | looking up phrases that are difficult while you are |
| (decline in power, popularity or status.) | | | | reading. Doing it afterwards might mean you forget the |
| If modern short stories are more 'your bag' (your | | | | context. |
| preference)I like this site: The stories are short so they | | | | Are you having to look in your dictionary for every |
| are suitable for reading on the Internet and easy to | | | | second word? Then the text you have chosen is too |
| understand. You should find a theme to interest you. | | | | difficult for you. Choose something else - not too easy, |
| Are you interested in English culture/traditions/food? | | | | though. It is good to have a bit of a challenge. |
| Then visit I love this site. It is written for children and so | | | | |