Reading

Do you have any good methods to learn English?


Learning English

    “What is language for? Some people may think it’s for practicing grammar rules"and"learning lists of words — the longer the words, the better. That’s wrong. Language is for the exchange of ideas"and"for communication.” Above all, you learn English for pleasure.

    Plenty of reading is important in learning English. Do you think of each word’s meaning or pronounce the words when you read? But reading means understanding the passage, which is made up of words. Keep your mind on what you are reading."Understand"what you can learn from it. 

    A passage is made up of sentences. Sentences are made up of words. Here is a good method to connect some words together. Do you know the words, eastern, southern"and"northern? They come from east, south"and"north,"and"have ‘-ern’ added at the end. Can you guess the meanings of these words — leader, speaker, fisherman, gentleman, development"and"pronunciation? With words like background, keyboard"and"railway, they are formed from two simple words. What are they? Can you think of more words like that?

    Reading newspapers plays a real role in English reading"and"learning. This practice is being used by more"and"more English learners. In some schools, students were given several stories from 21st Century, together with some helpful information. After a while, the students found they were able to"understand"more with less help from the teacher. Students were then told to write a short passage about the stories. The students enjoyed it. The newspaper not only helped them learn English, but also told them the latest news from around the world. The language from the newspaper is closely connected to daily life. 

    There’re also good articles which you can search for on websites. 

    Whatever you’re reading, remember that practice makes perfect. Whatever you’re reading, you will make progress if you practice.


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