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Have you ever read a whole book in English? Maybe you have tried but never made it to the end, or maybe you started to read one, didn\u2019t recognize most of the words, and gave up? That’s because books can have complicated vocabulary or grammar. Well, if that\u2019s your case, keep reading this blog post because we have created a list of books for ESL students <\/strong>to learn English. We also explain why you should read to learn English<\/strong>, go over some strategies for you to have a better reading experience, and give you a list of good children\u2019s books in English<\/strong> for you to get started.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading is important to learn English<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For any language, there are four types of skills to learn: writing, listening, speaking, and reading. Most people want to focus on speaking, and so they search for English courses that will emphasize that skill. We get that! In fact, we encourage speaking as much as possible<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although speaking is important, the best way to learn new words is actually by reading. When you read, you see new words in context, which makes you learn them by understanding the situation \u2014 just like you learned your native language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides improving your vocabulary, reading also helps you learn sentence structure and grammar rules. And, on top of all that, reading is fun! It helps you escape reality and broaden your imagination. Are you convinced that reading is important? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What kind of book should I read? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When choosing a book to read in your native language you don\u2019t have to worry about understanding the language itself, so you can just go ahead and pick something that suits your fancy. As an English learner, when choosing a book to read in English, you need to pay attention to the level that book is recommended to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some publishing houses, such as Pearson, Cambridge, Collins, and Oxford, have graded reader series, which focus on books for English learners. You can even go to their website, take a placement test, and then choose a book that is good for your level.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s books help ESL students learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A great way to start reading in English is by choosing a children\u2019s book, especially if you are just beginning to learn English. The language is simpler and the images help you understand the context of the story.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides that, children\u2019s books usually have a positive message and can be inspiring. You can choose to read them by yourself or read them to kids in your family. By reading them aloud to kids, you will have a chance to listen to yourself.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although you may read often in your first language, we want to give you some strategies to read successfully in English. Keep in mind that you might read slowly at first using this method, but you\u2019ll learn a lot at the same time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n