Reading tips
Read the headings and spot the subject.
Reading for gist. Read the text to understand its general meaning. (skimming)
Find the key words or phrases expressing the topic and the main idea.
Don’t translate word for word.
Don’t panic if you find a lot of unknown words. Your task is to understand the main idea.
What is skimming?
What is the topic of the text? (general subject)
What is the main idea? (the point in the text is making.)
What is the function of details? (to support the main idea, giving examples)
Where in the text can the main idea be found? (anywhere in the text)
How can you spot the main idea? (you need to find several supporting details)
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