Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: How to Improve Your Skills
• Part 2 of 3: How to Enjoy Reading
• Part 3 of 3: Finding Content
• Tips
• Warnings

For many people, reading is a pleasant way to relax and enrich their knowledge. Reading is also a critical educational skill that helps you succeed in school and at work. Prepare the right materials, use specific strategies to improve your reading skills, and maintain a positive attitude to become a good reader yourself or to help your child.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: How to Improve Your Skills

1. 1 Start at a comfortable level. Choose a starting point that allows you to grow. If you immediately try to work with overly difficult texts, it is easy to get frustrated and lose interest in reading.Setting ambitious goals is a great goal, but research has shown that initial frustration reduces the likelihood of success in the longer term.
   • Skim the first pages. If you find it difficult to follow the train of thought of the author, then you are unlikely to enjoy the book.
   • If you choose a highly specialized book like a scientific work or a historical treatise, then before that you should familiarize yourself with works of a more general nature.
   • Use the five-finger rule. Take a book and read 2-3 pages. Curl your fingers after every word you can't read or understand. If you bend 5 or more fingers, the book is too high. This method is widely used by teachers, because it is applicable for children and adults.
2. 2 Expand your vocabulary. The richer your vocabulary, the more interesting and easier it is to read. Become familiar with new lexical units to build your vocabulary regularly.
   • Don't you understand the meaning of the word? Use context first. Often, the rest of the words in a sentence allow you to determine the meaning of a single unfamiliar word.
   • The meanings of unknown and incomprehensible words need to be clarified in the dictionary. Write out such words so that they are better remembered and become part of your vocabulary. Use these lists as a reference.
   • Try to use new words in everyday speech. Use words in sentences to memorize their meaning.
3. 3 Read constantly. Research shows that people who read longer and more than others have a wider vocabulary and better reading comprehension. The general ability to acquire knowledge will also improve.
   • As with other aspects, reading skills come with experience. Take time to read every day. The experts do not name a clear time frame, as they fluctuate depending on your age, level and ability. The most important criterion is consistency. Read every day. If you need frequent breaks, that's okay. Reading should be enjoyable for a person, even when practicing skills.
   • Read on the way to work or at lunchtime. If you have an interesting book at hand, then reading will become a habit.
   • Read aloud. Read aloud to yourself or in front of others to improve your reading and pronunciation skills. However, do not force a restless person to read aloud, especially in a group. Fear of disgrace and ridicule can discourage everyone from reading.
   • Visualize the plot, pay attention to the descriptions of characters and places. Every character and scene of action must be "seen". This will make it easier for you to remember the plot, and the events will seem more real.

Part 2 of 3: How to Enjoy Reading

1. 1 Read texts that are interesting to you. Reading is much more enjoyable if the process is fun and engaging. If the reader is bored, chances are they will put the book aside and do something more interesting.
   • Choose books that are related to your hobbies, career goals, or other interests. The world is full of books on absolutely any topic and they are literally at arm's length - in libraries, bookstores and on the Internet.
   • You don't have to limit yourself to serious books. Comics and other entertaining works will help you to get children and teenagers into reading. Collections of short stories will be an excellent choice for people who are not ready to take on a large work.
   • Read interesting thematic magazines. Today's magazines contain articles on everything from motorcycle maintenance to gardening, bird watching or 19th century architecture. These are often detailed and very competent materials.
2. 2 Create a pleasant environment. If you associate reading with comfort and relaxation, then you will develop your skills with pleasure. Make reading fun, not a chore.
   • Find a quiet place where no one will disturb you. Move away from people, do not forget to turn off the TV and radio. Good lighting is also required. Hold the book about 35 centimeters from your face (distance from wrist to elbow).
   • The reading space should be cozy and comfortable. A corner with good lighting and upholstered furniture will create a welcoming atmosphere.
   • Maintain a positive attitude if you are helping others to read! Negative reviews will only discourage the inexperienced reader, so stay optimistic.
3. 3 Turn reading into a social experience. You don't have to read alone if you have more fun with the company.
   • Start a book club with your friends. Turn reading into a social experience to get inspired and keep improving. Friends can support each other.
   • Create a blog on the Internet and write reviews on the books you read. Encourage comments from subscribers.
   • Go to a buffet or café where reading-lovers often gather. Connect with others to get inspired and hear about new books. Start a conversation about what the person is currently reading.
   • Find courses or extracurricular activities. Learn new skills, study a topic that interests you, and keep reading.
   • Read interesting passages to friends and family. Be an inspiration to them.
4. 4 Make reading a family fun. If reading becomes a familiar and regular activity in the family, all family members will want to become good readers. This will make it easier for you to develop your skills.
   • Parents can read to young children so they grow into good readers. In the process of perception, children will develop their speech and learn to listen, which will allow them to better understand the written text.
   • Store books in an accessible place according to age limits so that children can independently browse through the samples they are interested in. Even if your child may not be able to read yet, basic skills (how to hold a book and turn pages) will be an important first step.
   • Reading together allows you to bond with your children. Our life is full of problems and responsibilities, so it is not always possible to find time for loved ones. Make it a habit to read with your children every day.
   • Be patient if your child likes one book that he asks you to read over and over again. A favorite plot can provide a feeling of comfort or touch on specific feelings. Even with the repeated repetition of the same words or sentences, the child will begin to perceive words by sight.

Part 3 of 3: Finding Content

1. 1 Visit your local library. Public libraries offer free, unlimited access to outstanding collections of reading materials, media, or modern technology. To get a library card, it is enough to show a document with a photo, although some libraries also require confirmation of your residence in this area.
   • A wide variety of books can be found in libraries, and librarians will always come to your aid. They are specially trained to help their readers get the most out of the library, so don't be deprived of that advantage. Reach out to them for advice and guidance on specific topics, genres, or works.
   • The ability to find interesting content is an important first step in improving your reading skills. Read annotations and short descriptions of the plot inside and on the back of the book. As a rule, you can immediately understand how interesting the book will be to you.
   • Usually, several books can be borrowed from libraries at once. Take a variety of materials to give you plenty to choose from.
2. 2 Go to the bookstore. Choose the type of store that best suits your interests. In shopping malls and near universities, you can always find various bookstores.
   • In large chain stores, you can find anything from self-study books to novels and scientific papers.If you don't know what you want to find, then such a store will allow you to choose from a variety of options and narrow your searches to a specific topic.
   • If you are interested in something specific, then choose a thematic bookstore. Children's book stores will be a fun place for little readers.
   • Buy books from a small local store to support small businesses. In these shops you can find rare books, such as the works of local authors, which have not won much national recognition.
   • Seek advice from consultants. Often, bookstore owners and employees are very fond of reading and are ready to offer visitors any recommendation.
3. 3 Go to garage sales and thrift stores. You don't have to go to the library or spend a lot of money on new books. You can buy a second-hand copy for just a few tens of rubles, which you were given as change.
4. 4 Sales and flea markets. Browse layouts to find interesting authors and book series. Sometimes entire collections are sold.
   • If you are buying a supported book, make sure there are no missing pages. Flip through the entire book to check the general condition.
   • Don't be afraid to bargain to get your price down. Sometimes the seller may not notice the damage and will be willing to give in.
5. 5 Look for books on the internet. You don't even have to leave home to find books and other materials at a discounted price. You can also download electronic versions of books and magazines.
   • Large online retailers often sell used books. They are significantly cheaper than new copies, and sellers almost always assess the condition of the book.
   • Today, more and more materials can be found on the Internet for free. Subscribe to blogs and sites that interest you. Look for book reviews to meet new authors.
   • Buy a mobile e-book reader. Nothing beats the feeling of holding a real book, but digital devices allow you to store multiple books at once and always carry them with you.
   • Some libraries now offer free rental e-books for a couple of weeks.

Tips

• Do not bypass the children's departments! Often books for teenagers are of interest to adults as well.
• Don't give up if you're bored or have a headache at first. Unaccustomed, it will be difficult for anyone, but constant efforts will be rewarded.
• Do not be discouraged if you come across a book in which you can not understand anything. Over time, your vocabulary will expand, but for now, take a simpler work or article.
• If you love modern films and TV shows, then look for continuation of stories in such a world or with the same characters that are written by other fans. Often, even popular authors write for such sites. Immerse yourself in your favorite universe now in books.
• Visualize events to follow the story.

Warnings

• Reading problems may be related to vision. If the letters are blurry or your head starts spinning, have your eyesight checked by a specialist.
• Is it difficult for you to read? You are not alone. For example, 14 percent of the US adult population has problems reading printed materials, and almost 29% of adults understand only basic texts.
• If you follow the advice in this article, but you or your child still find it difficult to read, reading disability may be the problem. An inability to read is often difficult to distinguish from difficulty in reading, although problems can be attributed to different reasons. The inability to read is due to the fact that it is difficult for the brain to perceive words by sight. Reading difficulties are usually caused by a lack of education and reading skills.