![]() And it can be done in a variety of situations, from on a bus, to at a table in a café, to in the waiting room of your dentist! Fantastic Mr Fox However, to start reading, you just need to open a book. You may not always have a speaking partner at hand to practise. Listening to something may not be possible or practical sometimes. Reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body.Īlso, personally, I really enjoy reading because of its accessibility. Various studies have shown that reading regularly improves your brain’s cognitive ability, which is summed up by one of my favourite quotes (from playwright, Joseph Addison): And naturally, improving your grammar and vocabulary will improve your listening, speaking and writing ability too.Īside from learning English, reading is a great way to boost your brain power. A book will repeat certain words and grammar structures throughout, meaning you have more opportunities to memorise and then recall them. To begin, reading in English is a great way to widen your range of vocabulary and to consolidate your understanding of grammar. ![]() ![]() But with so many books out there, how do you know which ones have the appropriate level of language for learners of English? Greg, from our Learn English with Cambridge YouTube channel, has a recommendation! ![]() ![]() We’ve often said that reading is a fabulous way to access new vocabulary in context – improving understanding of the English language through an activity that doesn’t feel like homework. ![]()
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