Reading is a wonderful tool for learning English. It favors the expansion of vocabulary, reinforces spelling and grammar, helps to learn the correct pronunciation of sounds and allows little readers to let their imagination run wild. Stories also help create playful moments in which devoting time to English is fun and, in addition, multiple studies have found that reading forges empathy and helps in the assimilation of knowledge in later stages.
On the occasion of International Book Day, Kids&Us, the leading English learning method for boys and girls in Spain, reviews the four main benefits of reading in English:
Four benefits of reading in English
Reading helps little ones to learn new words and expressions. Without a doubt, it is a magnificent activity to expand vocabulary in a natural way. Following the adventures of their favorite characters, always adapted to situations that are familiar to them, little readers discover the English name of the things that surround them and interest them. Little by little they will incorporate words into their vocabulary and use them fluently when they speak in English.
Reading improves spelling and grammar. Reading helps to recognize how words are written and allows learning in an almost unconscious way. When it is time to make the leap from oral to written English, children have assimilated the correct formula of the words that they have been learning during the years of reading.
The moments of reading stories aloud favor oral comprehension and the review of certain sounds and spellings worked on in the classroom. They also improve intonation and its application in spoken English.
Boys and girls who read have an easier time understanding others, empathizing with them and seeing the world from their perspective, according to several studies. And not only that, reading promotes brain gymnastics, which is why neuroscientist Susan Greenfield recommends starting as soon as possible. Reading helps stretch children’s attention spans and prepares them for future learning.
In short, reading is a great ally for learning a new language and for improving children’s communicative competence. In addition, it is one of those playful activities that make learning English fun for the little ones. Combining individual reading with reading stories aloud ensures that daily motivation to dedicate some time to stories in English while fostering curiosity about the new language and the desire to understand and speak it.
Kids&Us and its own editorial line
For all these reasons mentioned, the Kids&Us Pedagogical Department has developed its own editorial line with books created specifically for the little ones to strengthen their bond with English in a playful and fun way. The colors and illustrations of children’s books captivate boys and girls from the earliest years. The little ones will discover the world around them with Betty Sheep and will enjoy the surprises hidden in the books of the Many Monsters collection. The older ones, on the other hand, will vibrate with the crazy adventures of the Readers collection. In addition, all Kids&Us books work with the Talking Pen, which makes reading in English easier and allows you to enjoy the experience as a family.
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