Reading
We read for many different reasons - for information, pleasure or instructions. This means that our reading strategies will vary according to our needs.
Check out these resources- each has handy hints for the reader.
Locating information
Reading to find specific information requires certain skills. This site will help you.
| Topic | Comment |
|---|---|
| Reading texts | A good site for reading for a purpose. |
Getting the main idea
Always try to get the main idea of the article before you start reading for detail. Look at the headings, sub-headings, any pictures and the first paragraph.
| Topic | Comment |
|---|---|
| Evaluating information. The learning centre: North Coast Institute |
Easy- to- follow guide that shows how to find when, where, why and who wrote the text. |
Reading and Note-making
It is really important to make notes while you are reading so that you can identify the main ideas and the supporting material.
Both reading and writing skills are needed to do this. Here are some ideas.
| Topic | Comment |
|---|---|
| Marking and Underlining University of St.Thomas |
Strategies for making notes throughout the text. |
| Concentrating and Reading Columbia University |
Techniques for improving concentration while you are note-making. |
Other links
It is really important to make notes while you are reading so that you can identify the main ideas and the supporting material.
Both reading and writing skills are needed to do this. Here are some ideas.
| Topic | Comment |
|---|---|
| Reading practice English for everybody |
Three levels of engaging, reading texts for you to choose from. |
| Online Lessons - Reading skills Interlink Language Centres |
Interactive reading quizzes including speed reading, cloze and comprehension activities providing immediate feedback scores and analysis of your reading skills. |
| Reading | Fun interactive reading quizzes. Excellent for improving your vocabulary. Not just for ESL students |
| English for Everybody - Reading Practice | 3 tests are offered at 3 levels of difficulty. To improve your vocabulary and English usage |
