Reading Smoothly
Fluency means reading like you speak—smoothly, with feeling, and understanding what you read.
1. Chunking view_timeline
Do not read word-by-word. Group words together into meaningful "chunks."
2. Pacing & Pausing speed
Pay attention to punctuation! They are traffic signs for your voice.
3. Visualizing movie
To comprehend (understand) what you read, make a "movie" in your head.
Fast reading is NOT always fluent reading!
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Watch Teacher Sopheak demonstrate the difference between "robot reading" and reading smoothly with chunking and proper pacing.
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Recent Questions
Hi Sovan! That happens when you read "word... by... word." Your brain is focusing too much on pronouncing each single word instead of grouping them. Try "chunking" 3-4 words together at a time! auto_stories
Is it okay if I read slowly?
Yes, absolutely! Fluency is NOT about reading super fast. It is about reading smoothly and understanding the text. Take your time! speed
How can I practice fluency by myself at home?
The best way is to use an Audiobook or YouTube! Listen to a native speaker read a sentence, pause the audio, and try to copy their exact speed and rhythm. This is called "echo reading". 🎧🗣️
Teacher, why do I sound like a robot when I read English out loud?