English Reading Class
Struggling to read without a dictionary or online translator? Take an English reading class to understand books, articles, and social media conversations without effort!
..Firstly, it’s okay if you find it difficult to read in English. Over 50% of adults in America read below the eighth-grade level, and they’re mostly native speakers. So if you’re learning right now, you’re already putting in more effort than people born with the language.
Taking an English online reading class with a certified tutor can help you improve faster. You’ll learn to recognize structures and understand words from context without needing to translate them into your language. In addition, you’ll be able to adjust your reading speed and style to all kinds of texts, navigating them with ease.
Become a fast reader and quick learner with Promova!
Why join an English reading class
The right materials can help you learn and have fun at the same time. Our tutors use materials from Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press, which lets them develop entertaining lessons that improve your reading speed and comprehension.
Unfortunately, schools trained a lot of us to hate reading. Children across the world just sit in an English class, reading texts they have zero interest in, waiting for it to be over. However, with proper guidance, you can do better and learn from what you already love and enjoy.
What you’ll learn during English reading lessons
Comprehension.
Start with understanding simple texts and answering questions about them. Learn to absorb details and articulate complex ideas over time.
Emphasis.
Start with simple, clear, and direct sentences. Learn to understand various ways authors draw attention to specific details and points over time.
Meaning.
Start with straightforward, informative materials. Learn to see shades of nuance and meaning in different texts over time.
Phonics.
Start with matching spoken sounds to individual words. Learn to automatically blend sounds together without vocalizing over time.
Reasoning.
Start with making connections and discussing texts. Learn to absorb information from different sources to make arguments over time.
Retention.
Start with spaced repetition to remember important details. Learn to remember key concepts and lessons long after reading them.
Structure.
Start with short, well-structured texts. Learn to navigate large amounts of information in connected volumes and articles over time.
Vocabulary.
Start with help and explanations of words from your tutor. Learn to read independently on your own with a rich vocabulary over time.
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Our teaching methodology
Taking an online reading class will improve your comprehension and mastery of English. Eventually, you’ll be able to read complex materials to easily understand details and ideas.
Here is how you can learn with Promova:
Your tutor will share an article, book excerpt, post, or other materials based on your goals. You’ll read at a comfortable pace for a few minutes, then do a simple task based on the text. This will help identify your current reading comprehension and skills that you need to work on.
You’ll return to the same text or get another similar assignment to test your new skills. Now, you’ll be able to greatly improve your comprehension and retention with the strategies you learned earlier.
You’ll compare how much your reading improved with the new knowledge. Now you can plan your next lesson and work on other aspects of the language. With practice, you’ll learn to read anything in English without effort.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I learn English by reading?
The answer depends on your current skills and how well you learn from books and online content. Reading helps you develop vocabulary, understand the structure, and pick up nuances of punctuation and grammar from seeing how others use it. You can learn simply by engaging in active reading while trying to improve your language skills.
Some people can absorb English from textbooks and develop incredible skills from reading alone. However, they’re incredibly rare, and you’ll most likely need some help and advice on your journey to fluency.
If you choose to take a Promova English class, reading will also be combined with other activities to help you develop overall comprehension. For example, you’ll interact with a certified tutor who will ask you questions about the text and your opinions, improving your communication skills and expression.
How can I practice English reading comprehension?
There are several ways to improve your comprehension:
- Ask Questions. As you read, ask yourself questions about the text. For example: Who are the main characters? What is the main idea and message? Why did the author write this? And why did he or she write that way? Questions help you stay engaged and think critically about what you are reading.
- Skim and re-read. Start your reading with a quick skim of the upcoming text to prepare for what you’re about to read. After you’re done reading a section, quickly go through it again to see if there’s anything you missed.
- Look for context. Texts don’t exist in isolation and usually have many references, history, or related materials. If you can find out where the author is coming from, you can understand ideas much more quickly.
- Improve fluency. Spend time sharpening other skills such as listening, speaking, and writing. You can get back to reading later with a new vocabulary and awareness of the language.
Lastly, taking English reading and writing classes can help you see the language from various angles and develop better comprehension by engaging with a teacher and getting feedback.
What types of English reading can I learn?
We separate reading into four types based on your purpose - why you might be doing it:
- Skimming. You’re reading for gist - to get the main ideas from the text. For example, you might be deciding whether a book is worth buying by skimming different chapters to see if it interests you.
- Scanning. You’re reading to get something in particular from the text and retain specific information. For example, you might be reading a restaurant menu trying to find a dish with shrimps in it, then you’re scanning through the text for the word ‘shrimp’.
- Intensive reading. You’re reading for detailed comprehension. For example, you’ve received an email from a friend who has just relocated to Canada in which he or she is telling you about their first few weeks in this country. In this case, you might be interested in all the details and even some hidden nuances and inferences, so you will be reading for detail.
- Extensive reading. You’re reading easy, enjoyable texts without focusing on details or doing any comprehension tasks or examining the text for vocabulary or grammar. This type of reading helps build up fluency by getting used to the language.
Learning all the above techniques can help you adjust your reading style and speed depending on your purpose.