I’m reading more in English than in my mother tongue and what gives real pleasure is books that I’m really interested in. I tried to read “clever” books in English, books relating to my job, advisory books about self-improvement, etc., like you said, for improving my vocabulary and other language skills. It was not so much fun…😃 Then I started reading what I’m really into, stories that interest me, love stories and other romantic fiction, stories from different perspectives, etc. I actually wanted to enjoy reading, so I’m searching for stories I can personally relate to.
I don’t look up each and every word but as others said, I try to get the gist of the story. I only check words that are repeating or, seem to be crucial to understand in the given context.
I find it more enjoyable to read in English this way than in my mother tongue.
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I’m reading more in English than in my mother tongue and what gives real pleasure is books that I’m really interested in. I tried to read “clever” books in English, books relating to my job, advisory books about self-improvement, etc., like you said, for improving my vocabulary and other language skills. It was not so much fun…😃 Then I started reading what I’m really into, stories that interest me, love stories and other romantic fiction, stories from different perspectives, etc. I actually wanted to enjoy reading, so I’m searching for stories I can personally relate to.
I don’t look up each and every word but as others said, I try to get the gist of the story. I only check words that are repeating or, seem to be crucial to understand in the given context.
I find it more enjoyable to read in English this way than in my mother tongue.