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- Set specific reading goals and make a plan to achieve them.
- Preview the text before reading to get an idea of the main ideas and key vocabulary.
- Read actively by highlighting, taking notes, and asking questions as you read.
- Use context clues and make predictions to understand difficult words or phrases.
- Take breaks and avoid reading for long stretches of time to prevent fatigue.
- Summarize and review what you’ve read to reinforce your understanding.
- Practice different comprehension strategies, such as the SQ3R method (survey, question, read, recite, review)
- Read a variety of texts to expose yourself to different writing styles and formats.
- Read out loud to improve pronunciation and fluency.
- Practice your vocabulary by learning new words and phrases.
- Practice reading comprehension with quizzes and exercises.
- Read for pleasure to improve your overall reading ability.
- Get help from a teacher or tutor if you have difficulties.
- Try to find connections with what you read to your own life experience.
- Reflect on what you read, think about the text’s meaning and why it matters.
- Practice active listening and speaking to improve verbal comprehension.
- Practice taking notes while you read to help retain the information.
- Use online tools such as dictionary and thesaurus to improve vocabulary and comprehension.
- Practice skimming and scanning techniques to help you quickly find specific information.
- Finally, try to establish a regular reading routine.
