The Power of Extensive Reading in Language Learning and Teaching

Read loads, and your second language will improve loads.

Extensive reading – the idea of reading a lot, for pleasure, and for general understanding – is one of the best things you can get your students to do. It lets students explore language in a way that’s natural, enjoyable, and non-pressured.

Less pressure, more fun, better language learning.

Let’s look at what makes extensive reading effective, how it’s different from intensive reading, and top tips to make it work in your classroom.

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