Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann Improve Your Reading and Listening Skills With This Strategy
Oct 19, 2023
Learn about the importance of adapting your strategy to your level and the interconnection between reading and listening skills. Discover a three-stage approach for improving reading and listening skills for beginners, intermediates, and advanced learners. Explore recommended approaches and concepts for different stages of language learning.
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Reading and Subvocalization
- Reading is a complex cognitive process, converting written words into meaning.
- When we read, we subvocalize, engaging similar brain areas as listening and speaking.
Prioritize Listening Initially
- Start language learning by listening to get familiar with pronunciation.
- This helps with subvocalization during reading, especially for beginners.
Reading Aloud for Beginners
- For beginners, try reading sentences aloud after listening a few times.
- This improves pronunciation and reinforces the connection between written and spoken words.