Read it silently first and then read it out loud. Try not to sound like a robot. Put some life into the reading. Where are the pauses? Where should you pause when you read? Which words in each line should be stressed? Thirdly, where does the voice go up?" And fourth, how would you read it out like a TV presenter or a university lecturer? So imagine you're reading this out for an audience. It might affect the way that you read it."
Reading out loud can have lots of benefits on our memory and our mental health. How can it help with your English? In this episode I read an article, help you understand it and give comments on the importance of reading, both quietly in your head, and out loud.
📖 Read the article on the BBC Future website https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200917-the-surprising-power-of-reading-aloud
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