Reading: Reading Fluency & Strategies: A2 Lesson 1: Reading Simple Sentences with Increasing Fluency
CEFR Level: A2 (Elementary)
Target Reading Sub-skill: Reading Fluency & Strategies
Specific Focus: Reading Simple Sentences with Increasing Fluency
What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Understand what reading fluency means (reading smoothly, accurately, and with good pacing).
- Practice reading simple English sentences aloud.
- Improve your ability to read sentences without too many stops or hesitations.
Hello Cambodian Learners!
Reading fluently means reading smoothly, like water flowing in a river! It's not just about knowing the words, but also about reading them at a good speed and with understanding. The more you practice reading aloud, the more fluent you will become. This will make reading in English much more enjoyable and easier, whether you are reading a story or information about your studies.
What is Reading Fluency?
Reading fluency includes:
- Accuracy: Reading the words correctly.
- Pacing: Reading at a comfortable speed – not too fast, not too slow.
- Expression (Prosody): Reading with feeling, paying attention to punctuation (like full stops and question marks).
How to improve fluency? Practice, practice, practice! Re-reading the same sentences or short texts can help a lot.
Tips for Practicing:
- Read aloud to yourself.
- Listen to someone read the text, then try to read it like them.
- Don't worry too much about every single word if you're practicing for speed. Try to get the general flow.
- Break longer sentences into smaller parts (phrases) to read more smoothly.
Practice Time!
Activity 1: Read Along
Click "Read Aloud." As you hear each sentence, try to read along with it. The words will highlight as they are spoken. You can listen first, then try reading aloud yourself.
Quick Quiz!
What is one important part of reading fluently?
Great Job!
Practicing reading aloud is the best way to improve your fluency. Keep reading simple sentences and short stories regularly!