Reading Skills

Reading skills are important, whether you intend to take a language test, or you need to use English at work or for travelling. 

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To improve your reading skills, you should read as much as possible. It is best to follow your heart and choose topics that interest you. If you like travelling, why not find some travel blogs? If you are into cooking, you should search for this content online or in your local library. 

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You can find some reading materials below organised in topics. Choose a topic you like, and read the text. There will be some questions to answer, to help you practice your reading comprehension. 

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HOW TO USE OUR RESOURCES? 

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Most texts are between B1 and C1 levels CEFR (Intermediate to advanced), but don't let that discourage you when you find a word you do not understand. Try to read the text before and after that word. Can you guess its meaning based on the text? If the answer is 'yes', keep up the great work. If the answer is 'no', don't worry, you can always use an online dictionary to help you. 

For example, the Cambridge Online Dictionary

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- After reading, try to answer the questions.

- Also, think about the topic you read. Say out loud or think (in your head) about what you liked or disliked about the article you read. 

- What is your opinion about the topic? Do you agree/disagree with the author? 

- Tell someone you know about the text you read (in English). 

- Write down the new vocabulary, and make some sentences using these new words/phrases.

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