How to Boost Your Four English Language Skills Through Reading

Reading English materials will help you improve your four English language skills quickly.

One of the best parts of my day is drinking my favorite tea/ eating something I like and reading. Reading English articles, books, movie scripts, or the like, will not just enrich the mind but help boost the language skills for those learning English as a second language.

You can get motivated and improve markedly your English language skills through reading. Just choose the types you are interested in. 

Below I have specified how to improve English through reading. It is simple but works well.

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1. Read what suited to your language level

This way will help reduce your struggling when learning another language, and make the most use of the reading materials. It doesn't need to exactly fit your level. You can also choose the one with higher level. Much higher level is not recommended.

2. Learn and note down new vocabulary

Reading materials are valuable for those learning English as a second language. There are various contextual words for you to use in writing and speaking. It is the best to guess what the word means based on the context first, and then note down its meaning (in English instead of in your language).

3. Learn and note down new structures

How to write English and speak English like a native speaker? One of the best ways is reading English articles, stories, comics, novels, movie scripts, etc. You should read them for at least 2 times. The first time is for enjoying and understanding what they are about. For the second time, you will highlight and take note of English structures. Just learn how they convey ideas through those structures. Memorise them and apply them in your writing and speaking.

4. Learn English grammar in use

Reading helps you improve English grammar. Normally, learners get involved in grammar lessons and do practice exercises. In a more effective way, you can also make use of English materials to deepen your grammar knowledge and know better how to use it in specific contexts.

5. Listen and mimic speech

Improve English speaking and listening by watching (your favorite) movie and imitate the character's speech patterns, including pronunciation, intonation, stress, talking speed, and speaking time. You can check how correctly you listen to the lines through the scripts.