How to Learn to Read & Write

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Learning to read and write is easiest as a child. However, many adults find themselves faced with this dilemma, especially if they are trying to learn a second language. Learning to read and write can be greatly challenging, but it can be simplified with the correct approach. Learning to read a language first and then write it second usually makes the learning process easier.

Things You'll Need

• Pronunciation tapes
• Pronunciation videos
• Reading texts
• Dictionary
• Pencil
• Paper

Instructions

1. Learn to recognize the letters of the alphabet and how to pronounce them. Learn the pronunciation of each letter separately before grouping the letters together to form the pronunciation of words. Listen to pronunciation tapes or watch pronunciation videos to model correct enunciation of each letter.

2. Group the letters together to form words. Watch videos and listen to tapes again to derive the correct way to pronounce letters together.

3. Refer to reading texts to practice what you have learned, and attempt to read as much as you can. Begin by learning small words, and refer to a dictionary for the correct pronunciation of more complex words.

4. Begin writing by first learning to copy the letters of the language's alphabet. Print each letter clearly and concisely several times until you can retain how to print each letter from memory.

5. Practice writing and spelling words from memory. Refer to dictionaries only when absolutely necessary. Try to write the words as accurately as you can remember, and then spell-check them with dictionaries.

Tips & Warnings

• Complete crossword puzzles and word searches to practice writing, and read books frequently to practice reading.

• Learning to read and write can be a slow and frustrating process---the key is to practice often until the skills are mastered.

References

• Learn to Read Fast Now