READING POWER
BEATRICE S. MIKULECKY
Boston University
LINDA JEFFRIES
Introduction
HOW TO BECOME A BETTER
READER
Why is reading important when you are learning a new language
?
Here are some of the reason :
* Reading helps you
learn to think in the new language
* Reading helps you
build a better vocabulary
* Reading makes you more
comfortable with written English. You can write better English if you fell
comfortable with the language
* Reading may be
only way for you to use English if you live in a non-English speaking country.
* Reading can help
if youplan to study in an English-speaking country.