Easy Step-by-step Plan To Achieve English Reading Fluency

1. If you haven’t done much reading previously in your life – start with reading some children’s book. I’d suggest you buy a simple book about general knowledge like an encyclopedia about word around us. Read a few pages every day and write down new words in a notepad. Try to avoid direct translations to your native language as much as possible – explain the new words using other, simpler English words. In a
few weeks time you’ll have increased your English understanding level so that you can move on to the next level!
Tip: You can also read websites like Simple Wikipedia where everything is explained using most commonly used words. You’ll have little difficulties understanding complicated subjects and this way you’ll build your vocabulary very gradually and effortlessly!
2. The next step – walk into a school shop and buy an English reading book for a sixth grader. Don’t be too concerned about the topic of novels and stories in that book – they tend to be quite interesting and cover a large variety of subjects. Language used in such a book is much simpler than in adults’ books and you’ll get to practice your English reading and train the instinctive understanding of simpler texts. Again write down new words in your notepad but only if necessary and only in a context. If you can guess a meaning of a new word and dictionary or thesaurus confirms you’re right – don’t bother writing it down. Train yourself to become very good at guessing the meaning of new words and try not to rely so much on dictionaries.
3. Now it’s time to buy your first English fiction book. Well, it doesn’t really have to be fiction if you’re into something else. Just pick something that you’re really interested in as this is a crucial factor for maintaining your interest and motivation while reading. If you’re into sports – buy a book about sports nutrition or particular type of exercising. If you’re concerned about global issues – buy a book about rainforest preservation or global warming. And if you’re mad into watching crime films, most likely you’ll find crime fiction is the one that fires your blood with adrenaline and keeps you reading.