1 Hour to Improve Your English Reading Skills
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want to improve reading in your target
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the top 10 ways to practice reading with
our lessons and learning program let’s
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number one start a lesson and read along
with the lesson notes with every lesson
you get bonus lesson notes these give
you the lesson in writing the dialogue
the vocabulary and the grammar
explanations
so as you listen to a lesson read along
with the lesson notes
by listening and reading along you hear
how each word is pronounced and can
easily keep up
number two
read with the dialogue study tool with
the dialog study tool you get the line
by line breakdown of a lesson’s
conversation
you get the text the translation the
audio and if applicable the romanization
so you can read and listen to each line
individually to practice your reading
re-read and review each line until you
master it
then move on to the next line you get
this feature in every one of our lessons
number three read along with the lesson
transcript
you also get transcripts with every
lesson these are word for word scripts
of everything that was said in the
lesson and are completely free to access
so use these to read along
number four download the pdf notes and
transcripts
want to practice reading on your own
time save the lesson notes and
transcripts as pdfs to your device and
keep them forever that way you can open
them up and practice reading at any time
you can also print the pdfs out to keep
as physical reading material
number five practice with extensive
reading books extensive reading is a
learning tactic where you read as many
books as possible at a level that’s easy
for you and you follow these two rules
one you skip over words you don’t know
and two you jump to a new book if the
current one is boring the goal is to
help you master reading vocab and
grammar simply by reading a lot without
getting stuck on minor words
you can find extensive reading books
from absolute beginner level to advanced
these are simple one-line per-page books
and all of the translations are on the
lesson page
simply look for the extensive reading
pathways in the lesson library you can
also download these books as pdfs and
print them out
number six take your time and read
slowly whether you’re reading with the
notes books or the dialogue tool be sure
to take your time
read the lines slowly on the first try
just like a child would when they start
learning to read this is so you can get
acquainted with every word
number seven then speed up your reading
once you’ve read a line slowly and are
familiar with the words start speeding
up re-read that same line a little bit
faster on the second try and then a
little faster on the third try doing
this will help you read faster
number eight take the reading
comprehension video lessons
these lessons are specifically designed
to test your reading skills you’re
presented with a real life scenario such
as reading a sign at the train station
and are tested on the words presented on
the screen
don’t worry you get the answer at the
end and translations are available in
the dialog section
number nine get reading assignments from
your premium plus teacher you can also
get assignments that cover listening
writing speaking and even reading from
your teacher
these assignments can be tailored to
your goals and needs you get a new one
every week or any time you’re ready for
a new one
number 10 get even more lessons in the
lesson library
if you want even more reading lessons
then visit our lesson library and under
category
choose reading and writing
you get instant access to all of the
pathways and lessons that will help you
master all areas of the language
including reading
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you are at a train station where you’re
attempting to buy an express ticket from
a ticket machine
which option should you choose to buy an
express ticket
which option should you choose to buy an
express ticket
the option on the bottom left is for an
express ticket
you are at a train station where you’ve
just bought an express ticket
which train car row and seat number are
you in
which train car row and seat number are
you in
the ticket says that you’re in train car
number one in the eighth row in seat c
you are at a train station where you’re
reading the train schedule for an
express ticket that you’ve just bought
on which days are there no express
trains running
on which days are there no express
trains running
there are no express trains running on
public holidays and the third sunday of
every month
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you are on a platform at a train station
where you’re waiting for your train
suddenly a message appears on the
display what does the message on the
display mean
what does the message on the display
mean
the display reads the next train will
not stop
you are on a platform at a train station
where you’re waiting for your train
suddenly a message appears on the
display what does the message on the
display mean
what does the message on the display
mean
the display reads the next train will
not stop
you are at a train station where you’re
looking for the best exit to catch a
taxi
which exit should you take to get to the
taxi stop
which exit should you take to get to the
taxi stop
you should take the east exit in order
to get to the taxi stop
you just got a text message from your
hotel’s pickup service
what does the first number refer to
what does the first number refer to
the number in the text message refers to
the customer code
you’re checking out the hotel’s
facilities when you see a notice on a
door
what does the notice mean
what does the notice mean
the notice reads no entry
you search online for the nearest bus
service
what bus service does the page show
what bus service does the page show
the web page shows a free bus service
you’re about to enter a small shop but
there’s a handwritten note on the door
what does the message on the note mean
what does the message on the note mean
the note reads i’ll be right back
there’s a national holiday coming up and
you notice that shops have special
notices about having different opening
hours
from when will the opening hours return
to normal
from when will the opening hours return
to normal
the notice says that the opening hours
will be back to normal on january 7th
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you are sitting on a train that is about
to arrive at the next train station
suddenly a notice appears on the display
what does the message on the display
mean
what does the message on the display
mean
the display reads the next stop is the
last stop
you’ve lost your wallet at a train
station hoping to get your wallet back
you go to look at a map of the entire
train station
where is the lost and found office
located
where is the lost and found office
located
the lost and found office is located in
number five on the first floor
you are on a platform at a train station
where you stumble across a notice
what does this notice mean
what does this notice mean
the notice reads this platform will be
closed for maintenance between 11 pm and
5 am
you are at a train station where you
stumble across a large notice on a
bulletin board
what does the notice say
what does the notice say
the notice reads express trains will not
run on new year’s day
you are exiting a train station when a
person suddenly hands you a leaflet
what kind of deal is offered on this
leaflet
what kind of deal is offered on this
leaflet
the offer is buy two get one free
you’re about to have lunch in a local
restaurant
what’s included with the main course
what’s included with the main course
the sign says one drink and a dessert
are included
you’re about to order your lunch and
you’re interested in the lunch menu
what does the lunch menu say
what does the lunch menu say
the lunch menu says that today’s special
is spicy chicken with grilled vegetables
there’s a notice at the bottom of the
lunch menu
what does the notice say
what does the notice say
the notice says there is an extra charge
for alcoholic beverages
you’re finished with your meal and
you’re looking at the dessert menu
what kinds of drinks can you choose with
the cake set
what kinds of drinks can you choose with
the cake set
the menu shows that you can choose from
coffee or tea
you just had lunch paid and received
your receipt
what is marked with a circle
oh
what is marked with a circle
the circled parts of the receipt tell
you the subtotal and the total
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you are at a lost and found office at a
train station where you’re hoping to
retrieve a wallet that you’ve lost
the staff member presents you with a
form to fill out
what information do you need to fill out
to complete the form
what information do you need to fill out
to complete the form
the form states that you need to fill
out your name address phone number and a
description of your lost property
you are on a platform at a train station
where you’ve been waiting for your train
it appears to be running late suddenly a
message appears on the display
what does the message on the display
mean
what does the message on the display
mean
the display reads train services on this
line have been cancelled due to an
accident on the train tracks we
apologize for the inconvenience
you are at a train station where you’re
trying to reserve a seat on an express
train using a ticket machine a special
notice is posted on the machine
which option should you use to reserve a
seat on the express train
which option should you use to reserve a
seat on the express train
the notice says that you should go to
the counter if you would like to reserve
a seat on an express train
you’ve just arrived at your destination
and you’re attempting to exit the train
station unfortunately the exit you
usually take is blocked by some ongoing
renovations
a signboard is posted informing you of
another route how should you proceed
so
how should you proceed
the sign tells you to go back in the
opposite direction take the escalators
up to the second floor and to turn right
and take the east exit
you are at a train station reading a
leaflet that you found at the train
station the leaflet is advertising a new
shopping center that just opened
how do you get to the new shopping
center
how do you get to the new shopping
center
the leaflet says that you can use
platform 4 or platform 2 if it’s a
sunday to get to the new shopping center
you’re reading an event guide and are
going to see an upcoming art event
what does the guide say about bringing
food to the event
so
what does the guide say about bringing
food to the event
the description reads that if you bring
your own food or drinks they will be
confiscated
you’re planning to buy an instant meal
how much water do you add and what do
you do once it’s added
how much water do you add and what do
you do once it’s added
you add 100 cc’s of boiling water wait
three to five minutes then stir the
contents
you’re at the clothing store and want to
try on a few shirts
how many items are allowed in the
fitting room
how many items are allowed in the
fitting room
the notice says that a maximum of three
items per customer are permitted inside
the fitting room
after paying for your shirt you notice
the return policies printed on the
receipt
what items are excluded from the return
policy
what items are excluded from the return
policy
the sentence means please note that all
sale items are excluded from this policy
and are non-returnable
with your receipt you also received a
coupon
where do you have to present the coupon
where do you have to present the coupon
it says present this coupon at the cash
register at the time of purchase to
receive a 20 discount off all items
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you are aboard an express train where
you’re about to arrive at your next
destination suddenly the train slows and
comes to an unexpected stop clearly
short of the station there are no
instructions from the conductor
concerned you pick up and read the
emergency instructions pamphlet aboard
the train
according to the pamphlet what should
you do in this situation
according to the pamphlet what should
you do in this situation
the pamphlet says that you should not
attempt to exit the train because the
train tracks are electrified instead you
should stay seated and wait for help to
arrive
you are at a train station platform
where you are waiting for your train
there’s a small pamphlet sitting on a
display case about a new train that will
be introduced next year you decide to
pick up and read the pamphlet
what is the main feature and the biggest
advantage of the new train
what is the main feature and the biggest
advantage of the new train
the main feature of the train is that it
is propelled by magnetism
the biggest advantage is that it can
reach twice the speeds of any train that
runs on tracks
you just got off the train at the
closest station to your friend’s new
house where he’s invited you to a party
which exit should you use to get to your
friend’s new house
which exit should you use to get to your
friend’s new house
although the east exit would have
normally been the closest exit it’s
currently under construction so you
should take the south exit instead
you are at a train station where you’re
heading to the lost and found office to
retrieve a lost passport
according to an email you received from
the train company what things do you
need to provide to the staff
what things do you need to provide to
the staff
the email says that you need to present
proof of identification and to pay a
small fee
you are exiting a train station when a
big notice posted on the bulletin board
catches your attention the notice
highlights permanent changes made to the
train schedule
how will trains on fridays be affected
how will trains on fridays be affected
trains on fridays will now start at 6am
and will end at 1am
suddenly you get bad abdominal pain and
decide to buy some medicine
what are the instructions regarding the
recommended dosage on the label
what are the instructions regarding the
recommended dosage on the label
the label says that daily dosage two
pills per day after eating
your condition is not getting better and
you decide to go to the nearby clinic
you receive a medical report what is the
diagnosis
you receive a medical report what is the
diagnosis
the diagnosis is food poisoning caused
by contaminated food
you just bought a few items from a local
shop online
what information does the website say
about the delivery date
what information does the website say
about the delivery date
the website says that delivery dates
differ depending on the delivery method
but all dates should be calculated from
the next working day
the day after ordering an item online
you receive an email notification
how can you track your package
how can you track your package
you
the email says that you can track your
package on this website by logging into
your account and after logging in click
on your order history and enter the
order number found in this email
you’re reading the instructions of an
electronic device you’ve just bought
what should you do in case of
overheating
what should you do in case of
overheating
the manual says that if you notice the
surface overheating unplug the device
immediately and allow it to cool down
before handling again
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reading in a foreign language is great
but a big challenge related to reading
is that you often need a high level of
fluency before it gets really fun and if
a book isn’t fun then you’re not going
to want to read it the entire point of
sitting down with a book is to enjoy it
and have a good time being absorbed in
the story or learning the information
and that’s just not gonna happen if you
need to look up every second word it’ll
take you out of the story and it will
feel like a chore like an assignment
from school where you have to read the
book for a class but there is a resource
that you might not know about that can
really help your skills bilingual books
in this video we’ll look at how to
supercharge your vocabulary with
bilingual reading this is a simple
solution that will make reading
especially at the beginner levels easier
and fun
these are books that have your target
language on the left page and your
native language on the right but how do
you use it well it’s all in the name you
read a book in two languages at once the
language that you’re learning plus the
language that you’re fluent in
there are a few different formats for
bilingual books but the most common one
is the one previously mentioned you have
a book that has your foreign language on
one side and your native language on the
other it’s also possible to find stories
that are presented bilingually paragraph
by paragraph the principle is the same
but the information is just in more
bite-sized chunks so your eyes need to
travel less to read both texts
the great thing about bilingual reading
is that you can quickly switch between
languages and the translation is
presented to you so you don’t need to
try to distinguish between the 10
variants of a word that your dictionary
offers which brings us to the main
advantage
bilingual reading is great for building
your initial vocabulary when you first
try reading in a new language you’ll
probably find that you need a relatively
high level of fluency before you can
make a strong connection with the words
on the page
reading is a lot of fun if you already
know about 80 of the words as you can
guess the meaning of another 15 from
context and then look up the remaining
few words you do not understand but if
you’re starting out you might know only
10 of the words that’s where bilingual
reading can help a lot here’s a way to
use a bilingual book read a sentence
first in your target language see if you
understand it if you do think about the
meaning of some of the key words
then quickly glance on the other side of
the page and check the translation this
way you’ll be able to have fun reading
and learn contextual vocabulary at the
same time let’s look at why it works
well if you’re learning a language at
home if you’re taking language classes
then your teacher sometimes supports you
in a similar way to the translated page
when you’re reading a text with your
teacher you can ask them questions
whenever you do not understand something
they’ll give you a translation quickly
and can share other ways in which a word
can be used but if you’re learning from
home you don’t have that advantage
bilingual reading offers the same
benefits as you can quickly check the
translation of a sentence and see what
each word means the main goal of
bilingual books is to bridge the gap
between the beginner and intermediate to
more advanced levels they can help set
you up to read real books without any
translations
some language purists might recommend
you read only stories that were
originally written in your target
language but any book you enjoy is best
to encourage your studies use bilingual
reading to improve your vocabulary and
reading comprehension skills until you
get so good that you don’t need it
anymore it doesn’t matter what language
you’re learning bilingual reading works
for every language the principles of
language learning don’t change
only the implementation does you also
don’t really need too much knowledge at
the start if you like a real challenge
then you could even start reading some
simple bilingual stories without any
prior experience in a language however
just as with other language programs and
courses the more people who speak a
specific language the easier it’ll be to
find bilingual books bilingual reading
can be a great addition to your normal
study routine and it can give you an
idea of where you are in your studies
and what goals to consider but for even
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