Shin Kyu-cheol, professor in the department of English language at Far East University, says that extensive reading* is crucial (of the greatest importance) to English acquisition.
Reading is a powerful tool for improving your ability to write in English, or any other language. But that should not be a surprise because most of our fluency – our ability to read, write, speak, and listen – comes from reading and listening to understandable English.
What’s the secret? Working harder? Or working smarter? Research studies suggest that reading is both effective (it causes the desired result) and effective (doesn’t waste time, energy, or money) for language development.
If English is your second language, Successful English is a good place to find clear explanations and practical suggestions for improving it.
Warren Ediger, an adult ESL specialist and former college and university instructor, created Successful English in 2006. He and his family live in southern California, about 15 minutes north of Disneyland.
Dr. Jeff McQuillan, from the ESL Podcast, calls Warren "one of the best ESL classroom teachers and online tutors I know."
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