How To Improve Your Reading Comprehension

This podcast episode focuses on improving reading comprehension, particularly in foreign languages. The speaker, Steve Kaufmann, argues that reading extensively is crucial, emphasizing the importance of a virtuous cycle where increased reading leads to vocabulary growth, which in turn improves reading speed and comprehension. He suggests combining reading with listening to audio materials for better understanding, especially in languages with different sentence structures. He also recommends varying reading material difficulty, aiming for around 15% unknown words to optimize vocabulary acquisition without hindering fluency. The overall message is that consistent reading, coupled with listening, is key to enhancing reading comprehension skills.