Reading efficiently: Reflect upon these strategies and try to use them consciously when you read a text.

First, be aware of your own way of reading.

Observe what you do when reading in your first language and try to do the same when reading in a L2

Use different strategies at the same time, depending on the activity that you want to carry out.

Skim the text for the main idea. That is, read the text quickly to get the gist.

- Your aim is to find the answer to a general question as quickly as possible.

- Don't worry about words that you don't know.

- You are not concerned about details or conclusions.

Scan the text for more specific answers. Read the text quickly, but look for a more specific answer. Therefore:

- You should read the question first.

- Try to locate the information you need to answer the question.

- Don't try to understand the whole article.