Choose your level carefully

Whether you’re reading for enjoyment or because you want to learn new vocabulary, it is important to choose your level carefully. If you are at an elementary level but trying to read a newspaper, you will probably struggle and this will probably lead to frustration and maybe giving up. Very often people try to read children’s books as they feel it will be of a lower level. Again, choose carefully as children’s books aren’t necessarily written at a lower language level.

Instead, consider graded readers. There are countless graded readers written at every level so you can choose the best ones for you. If you’re just reading for enjoyment, try your level or one below. If you want a challenge, try your level or one level higher. Don’t be frustrated if you’re struggling, just stop and try a level below.