2. More about the reading focus Fast reading skills Comprehension A reading text Topic-related vocabulary Language features Organization Inferring skills Critical thinking

3. Reading obstacles Vocabulary building action plan Sentence structure analysis Inadequate knowledge of grammar Small vocabulary size Identify reading purposes Extensive reading Lack of background information Lack of use of proper reading strategies

4. Reading extensively – an action plan Reports on current affairs Media Radio TV Newspaper Magazine Name BBC CCTV The Guardian Time Length of time 0.5 hr a day 0.5 hr a day 0.5 hr every day 4 hours every other week Time 6:00 -- 6:30 22:00--22:30 Lunch time The weekend with no tutorial