I usually read in my own language. No problem. But now I’m also reading in English. It’s very difficult! There are many new words so I’m always looking words up in the dictionary.
Reading in a foreign language can be a little scary at first. The first thing to remember is that isn’t necessary to understand
Every words. There are probably words you don’t understand when you read in your own language but you don’t panic. Think ‘Is this new words really important?’ Not really? lgnore it! Is it important? Read on. Perhaps the meaning will become clear from the context. Remember that you are reading for a purpose ( to obtain information – or for pleasure! ) , not usually to translate the text.