Tips for Improving Your English Language Reading Skills.

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Tips for Improving Your English Language Reading
Skills
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In the last post we began our discussion about
improving your listening skills to help prepare
for the IELTS examination. In this segment, well
continue our discussion of another key area you
need to prepare for before taking your exam
Reading.
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Reading English can seem difficult because you
might know the spelling of different words, but
not necessarily their meanings. Reading
comprehension is a fundamental skill everyone
learns, regardless of their native language.
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You probably started learning this skill at a
young age when you first started reading in your
own language. You can use the same learning
processes that were taught to you then, and apply
these to help improve your ability to read and
comprehend English!
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Step 1 Gather Reading Materials There is a wide
range of materials you can choose from including
newspapers, magazines, and books. Finding reading
materials on topics that interest you and are at
your current English reading level are the keys
to success.
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Its a great idea to go to your local library
where you can find childrens books, comic books,
or other suitable level materials. Another great
source of beginner and intermediate level reading
materials are books written for teenagers.
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Step 2 Find a Quiet Place to Read Reading
requires concentration and background noise,
people speaking, and other distractions will
prevent you from focusing on your reading
comprehension.
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Step 3 Schedule Reading Time Daily Set aside
part of your day and devote it to reading. Some
people find reading for a few hours in the
evening before going to bed is beneficial and
they tend to remember more than if they had read
earlier in the day. Reading is a nice way to wind
down after a busy day.
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Step 4 Keep a Notepad and Pencil Nearby As you
start reading, it is not uncommon for you to find
words that you do not recognize or are not able
to sound out.
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You will also encounter words that you do not
know their meanings. Write these words down on
your notepad and make a point of finding out how
they are pronounced and what they mean.
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Step 5 Take Your Time Dont rush through your
reading. If youre only able to get through a few
pages, its okay. The main thing to remember is
youre not only working on improving your reading
skills, but also your comprehension skills.
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Step 6 Reread the Same Material a Second
Time After reading through the material and
reviewing your notepad and discovering the
meanings and pronunciations of unknown words,
read through the same material again.
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Step 7 Ask Questions While You Read Asking
questions helps reinforce the material you are
reading and improves comprehension.
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You could ask questions like, Whats happening
now? or Whos speaking? or Why did they do
that? to help keep you focused on the material
and gain a deeper appreciation of the content.
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To discover more useful tools and tips while
preparing for the IELTS exam, explore our website
or use our Find an ELTS Test Locationd feature
to contact your local IELTS Test Centre
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