Reading is one of the branches of the tree and is something, therefore, that students must learn. It falls under the W branch, and is sometimes referred to as written comprehension. This key skill is vital in language development. Sometimes there is a feeling that reading is not as useful as speaking, but these skills are equally important. There are many advantages to developing reading skills and it is important that teachers know how to promote this development. In this section, we will examine why reading is necessary in the language classroom and how it should be structured.