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• Advice
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• What you need

Many people have difficulty with reading because they find it difficult and take a long time to read. Reading is a brain process that involves the eye seeing the letters on a page and the brain analyzing the characters to understand the content. Good reading skills will help you a lot in the future. That's why teachers often recommend reading a lot of books. Here are some steps and tips to help you improve your reading skills.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Prepare to read

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   Find something to read. You can find children's books, news in newspapers, short stories or certain articles on wikiHow.

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   Find and read books at the library. Choose books that match your level read of you, regardless of age. It could be a book with content that you enjoy so you won't get bored reading it. Reading should create a pleasant experience in addition to acquiring knowledge.
   • Choose books that are fun and easy to read like comic books or more complex books like epic and realistic novels.

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   Find a place where you can focus on reading. For example, choose a secret place where you won't be disturbed or read at home in a quiet time.
4. Make a reading schedule. You can read books at any time. However, if you can set aside a little time each day, it can be very helpful in developing your reading habits.
   • Choose to read something while traveling by bus or train. This is a great way to pass the time and you not only train yourself to read faster, but also understand better in a distracting environment.

     

     
     
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Method 2 of 3: Some basic ways to improve reading skills

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   When you start reading, you can view pictures in the book or listen to music to create an atmosphere.

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   Start reading titles, titles, and descriptions in the book. Some books have sections that list the main character's name and related information. Or you will also find a map depicting the place mentioned in the book. Remember to find out that information.

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   Carefully read each page of the book. If you can't read faster, don't force yourself to read faster. The goal of reading is to understand what the author wants to convey. You don't have to skim the entire content quickly.
   • Ask yourself questions like Why? What? Who? When? Where? This will guide you through reading.
4. Listen to audio books and read its contents at the same time. This will assist you with pronunciation and word recognition.
   • Try to pronounce words well based on what you hear. Note, the pronunciation of words may differ depending on the locale and the context - you will notice those words as you read them.

     

   • Note the pressing of words and bridges.
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Method 3 of 3: Improve reading skills

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   Read whenever you can. When you feel bored or need a break, read a book. Reading should be enjoyable and comfortable, don't force yourself. After resting, continue what you were in progress.

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   Read the content again. You can reread something if you don't understand the content the first time you read it.

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   Use contextual clues to find out the meaning of a word. Context clues will help you figure out the meaning of a word by seeing how the word is used in a sentence. For example, you are reading the following sentence to know the meaning of the word pessimism:My mother was always cheerful and optimistic, in contrast to my brother, who was always pessimistic. From that sentence, you will realize that 'pessimistic' means the opposite of happiness, so 'pessimism' means sad and irritable. People with good reading skills and experience often use context clues! If you want to find the meaning of the word you completely Don't understand, use a dictionary! If you want to save time and do not want to delay reading for too long, you can use online dictionary.

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   Memorize a passage. Read the passage aloud in front of the mirror. Memorizing will help you improve your confidence in reading skills.

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   Repeat. If you don't understand what you're reading, read it again. Try reading out the words yourself. If you still don't understand, ask a good reader nearby to explain it to you or simply choose a book that is easy to read and suitable for your level. Don't be afraid to point at each word with your finger while reading. This will help the eyes focus on the current line and improve reading comprehension.

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   Read a lot. Try to read every time you have time. Reading will help you a lot as your vocabulary expands with more elaborate words and you will see improved results. Happy reading! advertisement

Advice

• Read aloud to make sure you stay focused on what you're reading and read every word.
• Although many people disapprove of this, most of the things you need to know are in the book. Therefore, it is best to get used to reading general documents to increase reading speed as soon as possible.
• Reading while standing will work for some people. Many people even read books while exercising with the treadmill as a way to exercise their body and mind!
• To increase reading comprehension efficiency, you should avoid lying down. Although lying in bed can help you relax and fall asleep, you will gain more knowledge by reading the right priesthood. For example, sit up straight and put your feet on the floor to increase alertness.
• Don't stress reading. Many people are stressed about not being able to remember what they have read and not focusing on what they are reading. Take a deep breath and relax!
• Do not try to understand the meaning of each word in a sentence. Just relax and read. Besides, find a comfortable place to relax while you read. If you want to be more relaxed and focused, you can prepare more food and water so that you won't get hungry or depressed while reading.
• Try to get into the context you are reading. This will make you more enjoyable with reading.
• Choose a quiet place to read to help you focus and remember words better. When resting, listen to music and then continue reading.
• Make sure you enjoy what you are reading. In addition, take some time to rest so you don't feel bored or sleepy.
• When reading a textbook or novel, remember to slow down and try to remember what you have read.
• Try reading aloud. You can read to pets, siblings, parents or yourself, which will improve your reading skills because the brain is more receptive to words.

Warning

• Reading will be addictive. Just be determined to read a book every day, and you will find yourself in another moment, place and world that you have never dreamed of.
• Reading in the dark can be a headache, so be sure to have enough light before reading.
• Read things you love, books that don't interest you will make you bored with reading.
• Sitting in one position for a long time will make you sleepy or harmful. Therefore, stretch your muscles before or during reading to stay alert and comfortable.

What you need

• Reading material like books, magazines, lyrics, newspapers, etc. Choose interesting content, otherwise you will easily fall into the situation of using reading material as a pillow.
• Desk or somewhere where you can put reading material. You can also put it on your lap.
• Find a comfortable, quiet place to sit and where you won't be disturbed.