TYPES OF READING

         The different modes of reading help people to take information. It is important that people have a strict habit of reading because is it fundamental to be in constant learning and enhance reading abilities especially to learn a new language. Through reading people can acquire knowledge important for life. Of course, each type of reading has its peculiarities however, depends on the lector to choose the one that fit with him especially according what he needs. The types of reading are classified depends the degree of involvement active or passive.

Scanning: This form of reading does not involve a comprehension of the whole text. It is a passive form of reading because the reader read only for specific details that is interested. It is also called diagonal reading.

Skimming: This form helps readers to understand the general storyline of a text. It does not evaluate specific facts or every word in the text.  Instead the reader evaluates the text complexity, or get a general idea about what the text is about.

Extensive: In this type of reading the reader get acquainted with new information. In here does not matter if there are unfamiliar words because people can understand these from context. What really matter is to be able to answer some questions about the text or give a critical point of view about what you read.

Intensive: This type is especially for English learners because it analyzes every detail in reading from a new word to general understanding of the text. In here the reader choose the text to read per pleasure and enjoyment.

Biography

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