... reading 📚

TIPS

💁🏼‍♀️ ~ Choose the right materials:

Graded readers ⟶ are books specifically written for various levels of learning, making reading more accessible even in the early stages

Bilingual books or books with facing translations ⟶ are great for beginners, allowing for quick consultation of unknown words without too much interruption to the flow

Content that excites you ⟶ choosing topics that interest you is essential for keeping motivation high and making studying enjoyable

🔆 ~ Adapt your approach to reading:

Don't get stuck on every word ⟶ the goal is to understand the general meaning of the text, not to translate every single word

Use the context ⟶ use the context to understand the meaning of unknown words

Integrate listening ⟶ read while simultaneously listening to audiobooks or podcasts (if available) to connect the written words to their correct pronunciation

Focus on grammar ⟶ pay attention to how sentences are structured and how words are used to better understand grammatical rules in practice

💪🏻 ~ Maintain consistency and variety

Create a routine ⟶ dedicating a little time to reading every day, even just 5-10 minutes, is more effective than long and occasional sessions

Diversify your materials ⟶ in addition to books, also read newspaper articles, magazines, or social media posts to vary your language and stay updated on the culture of the country

Do active reading ⟶ take note of the words and phrases you don't know, perhaps by creating flashcards or summarizing the chapters to better assimilate the content and vocabulary