Improve Reading Skill
Improve Reading Skill
Improve Reading Skill
Skills
Ask yourself this question: Do I read every word in your own language when I am
reading a schedule, summary, or other outlining document?
Here is a quick overview of the four types of reading skills used in every language:
Skimming - used to understand the "gist" or main idea Scanning - used to find a
particular piece of information Extensive reading - used for pleasure and general
understanding Intensive reading - accurate reading for detailed understanding
Skimming
Skimming is used to quickly gather the most important information, or 'gist'. Run your
eyes over the text, noting important information. Use skimming to quickly get up to
speed on a current business situation. It's not essential to understand each word when
skimming.
Examples of Skimming:
Scanning
Scanning is used to find a particular piece of information. Run your eyes over the text
looking for the specific piece of information you need. Use scanning on schedules,
meeting plans, etc. in order to find the specific details you require. If you see words or
phrases that you don't understand, don't worry when scanning.
Examples of Scanning
Extensive reading
Intensive reading
A bookkeeping report
An insurance claim
A contract
Now that you've reviewed the four reading skills, take this reading skills quiz to help you
improve reading skills through understanding of these basic reading types.
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