040: What kind of books should I read?

040: What kind of books should I read?

One reader asks: "I want to try my hand at reading a book and wondered what you would recommend?"

In this episode:

The problem with children's books...

  • Intended for children
  • Low-frequency vocabulary

What kind of books are best to read...

  1. Graded readers (not parallel texts)
  2. Short, non-fiction books on a topic that interests you (e.g. biographies, how-to books)
  3. Any book you've already read, translated into your target language
  4. If you have a book store close by with a good foreign book section - go and browse!
  5. If you don't like books, try Project Syndicate

Judith Meyer from learnlangs.com mentioned:

  1. Crime stories, romance stories, autobiographies, travel stories.
  2. Translated books are easier than original ones.

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047: How to you maintain your level in multiple languages

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046: Can I learn Afrikaans with my friend?

046: Can I learn Afrikaans with my friend?

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045: How should I study between lessons?

045: How should I study between lessons?

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044: How many teachers should I have?

044: How many teachers should I have?

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043: A career in languages

043: A career in languages

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042: Which language should I learn?

042: Which language should I learn?

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20 Aug 201511min

041: Introverts and language learning

041: Introverts and language learning

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