The InFluency Podcast

260. Will reading books help you get fluent?


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Have you ever had this feeling while reading a book that you're really making progress? That if someone were to start a conversation with you, all those words and grammar structures you've read would be there for you, and come out of your mouth effortlessly? But has that ever happened? Probably, reality hit and you realized that it doesn't work that way!

In this episode I explain why reading books in English, as wonderful as it is, is not enough if you want to become fluent. I'll also share 5 tips on how you can use books effectively to improve your fluency. Because books should definitely stay a part of our practice, but in a way you might not know about.

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