Summer Reading
Here in Spain, summer is well and truly here! And depending on the industry you work in, for many of us, that means a welcome break from work – at least for a week or two.
For anyone who enjoys reading, the summer holidays are the perfect time to catch up on some reading whilst relaxing on the beach, lounging by the pool, or finding somewhere cool and shady to hide from the sun.
Reading Is a Great Way to Improve Your English Language Skills
If you are a non-native English speaker, reading is not only a very pleasurable way to spend some leisure time, but also an excellent opportunity to improve your language skills.
Reading is a fantastic way to develop your comprehension skills, broaden your vocabulary by learning new words and expressions, and a chance to improve your grammar effortlessly as you repeatedly read a variety of grammatical structures.
Choosing the Right Book
However, in order to really enjoy the experience and feel like you’re improving, it’s very important to choose the right book. On the one hand, trying to read a book that is too challenging can be frustrating and demotivating, but on the other hand, a book that is too easy, may be boring.
Fiction or Non-fiction?
In the video above, I explain why I think non-fiction books are generally a better option for non-native English speakers than fiction. And in the following video blogs, I share a selection of book recommendations for adults and teenagers that cover a range of interesting topics.
Audiobooks
Nearly all of the books I recommend are also available as audiobooks on many Apps. Personally, I love listening to audiobooks at the gym, in the car, or when I’m cleaning, or going for a walk. Then, if I really like the book I’ve listened to, I usually buy them as a paperback or hardcover so I have a physical copy that I can read again.
Podcasts
Listening to podcasts are also another great way to practice English and in the last video, I share a recommendation for a fascinating podcast that I listen to regularly called “Feel Better, Live More” by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee.
Do You Have Any Recommendations That You’d Like to Share?
If you have any great recommendations for books, audiobooks, or podcasts that you’d like to recommend, let me know!
Leave a comment below or Send me a message via the contact page – I’d love to hear from you.
Interesting Vocabularly From The Video
Well and truly
An expression that means completely / thoroughly.
For example, the summer is well and truly here!
To steer clear of (something/someone)
An expression that means to avoid or stay away from
For example, I would recommend steering clear of novels
Without further ado
An expression that means immediately / without delay or fuss.
We usually use this when we are speaking rather than writing, and it is often used during a speech or presentation as a transitional phrase to introducing someone or something.
For example, So, without further ado, I’m going to share some recommendations with you.
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