Paul Nation
Lynn Bonesteel
Give Your Students an Authentic Reading Experience
One of the main goals for many learners of English as a second language
is to be able to read what are commonly referred to as authentic texts.
By authentic texts, we refer to texts of all genres that are written
with a native speaker audience in mind. … Continue reading
Beatrice Mikulecky, Ed.D.
Teaching Reading in a Second Language
Effective reading is essential for success in any field, which makes it a key part of any language curriculum. This adaptation of an article by Dr.Beatrice Mikulecky, describes the reading process and outlines the research-based approach to reading that is exemplified in the Reading Power series. …
No More Boring Books! A Solution for Frustrated Reading Teachers
Research shows that students become better readers when they understand 95% of the words in a text. Meeting this goal often results in boring books. New Password‘s high-interest subjects provide an engaging atmosphere in which to teach reading and vocabulary skills.
Teach Reading Skills, but Through Engaging Texts
As Linda Butler explains in the introduction to New Password, it is
very important for students to feel successful in their reading. They
can learn and apply new reading and vocabulary skills only if they
understand the words they encounter. …
