Please read

Today I lent 6 students different back issues of Reader's Digest. I told them to read under no pressure. They don't need to give any report or take any quiz. I suggested they just read a few pages before they go to sleep. They can even read only one article in the magazine, return it to me, and borrow another one. In my opinion, getting into the habit of reading plays a crucial role in learning a language. By reading, they review hundreds or even thousands of words at a time. If they feel at ease reading English, they won't find it hard to take the English test, because that's what they do in their daily lives.

I hope they will enjoy reading the magazine.