Monday, October 12, 2020

Post 1: Read, Read, Read A Book!

One of the most important ideas that stuck out for me this week was the fact that the more we read or are read to, the more we internalize language. Conversation alone does not cement the syntax, rhythm, pace, and word selection as much as reading does. The article linked here is just one example of some of the articles I read this week in regards to the benefits of reading for language learners.
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