Learning how to read in English as a foreign language

Learning to read in English as a foreign language is a very demanding activity especially when it takes place in school which is in itself a challenging environment. Teachers are faced with the arduous task not only of teaching new grammar rules and vocabulary but they also have to help students understand the meaning of what they read depending on the purpose and the communicative context in which they are using the language. Developing proper reading skills is a long process which requires interest motivation and perseverance because only by practicing continuously can one become a better reader.