You're ready to read a book in another language if you can follow a conversation and write short texts without using a dictionary.It will be difficult at first, but don't let that stop you from enjoying reading.It's more important to enjoy the book and the language than it is to comprehend the plot.
Step 1: Start with something that's fun.
Pick a book you enjoy regardless of whether or not a specific book was assigned to you.Children's picture books are a good start, moving on to chapter books and comic books.Intermediate readers can read a novel or read an article.Old-fashioned language is used in classic literature.For a later attempt, it's best to save that.Don't read books about foreigners learning the language.These are usually very boring.If you're familiar with the subject matter, it can help.If you've already read books in your own language, classic fairy tales are a good choice.Children's books can be found with side-by-side printings in two languages.Refer to your native language text when you're lost.
Step 2: A friend to read with.
At least part of your reading should be done with a conversation partner, teacher, or native speaker.Even someone with a similar level of language ability can help you with difficult sentences.
Step 3: Consider reading something aloud.
It's important to speak and listen when learning a language.You can practice these skills by reading aloud.Take turns reading aloud with a conversation partner.
Step 4: Pick out as much as you can.
You should not rush to the dictionary when you don't know a word.If you can figure out the general meaning from the context, read the rest of the paragraph.If you can't make sense of the passage without the word, then look up a word.This active effort increases your understanding of the language.
Step 5: A fast access dictionary can be used.
You can look up words much faster with an electronic dictionary.Don't give in to the urge to look up every word.
Step 6: Pause and summarize.
Stop and summarize what just happened.You may want to try again if you're not sure or it doesn't make sense.
Step 7: If needed, take notes.
If you're serious about learning the language, you should keep a small notebook.If you want to ask someone about something, you should take down vocabulary and idioms.You can expand your knowledge without interruption.An online search is more useful than a dictionary if you don't understand an informal phrase.
Step 8: You can set your goals.
A fun book can be hard to read.Setting a daily goal is a great way to stay on track.A beginner should aim for one or two pages per day.As your skills improve, increase this.
Step 9: You can change books to match your interest.
If you're losing interest in a book, look for something different.It could be that the book is too easy to read or that you're not enjoying it.If you don't like the subject matter or plot, move on to a different author or genre.
Step 10: Expose yourself to new writing.
If you want to understand the language, you need to read at least two types of language.News articles are a good place to start learning modern speech.
Step 11: Move away from the language.
Everyone who learns a foreign language has to translate every word back to their native tongue.As your language skills improve, you will be able to understand it without translation.As you become an experienced reader, resist the urge to think in your native language.