Read for pleasure, read for learning, read for research.
Read to improve your speaking skills.
Yes, in learning a foreign language, people tend to think that the reading practice serves only to improve this one skill, reading.
That's not true at all. By reading in your chosen foreign language, you gradually build up a better understanding of the language and of how its users use it.
People often enquire about conversation lessons. Fine you may concentrate in this aspect, but you shouldn't ignore reading and, indeed, writing.
Our brain operates in different areas according to the activity we take and a holistic approach, involving all four skills, reading, writing, speaking AND listening will bring much better results.
Some languages are better in providing guidelines for pronunciation. Not, so with English: it's orthography (spelling) is famously erratic and a supporting hand, or ears and vocal cords, would he of great help.
There are some publisher houses that offer simplified versions of great classics of English literature. They are graduated according to level and are a great, entertaining tool for learning and improving your English.
With that in mind, I will be starting some small groups, a sort of book club for learners of English. I will put dates out soon but the plan is to start with a text on the early life of former American First Lady Michelle Obama, based on her best-selling autobiography, "Becoming".
Keep an eye out here for dates. You will also be able to find this information on my social media profiles (professor-bruce both on Instagram and Facebook page).
For an alternative online English lesson, let's read.
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