Read your way
In person
You can always pick up a book or a newspaper and read it alone, but there are ways you can read with others. Read below for ideas about how you can enjoy reading with others.
You don't have to take time to sit down and read the news or a book to practice reading and increase your vocabulary. There are things to read everywhere you go. From street signs, to billboards and ads, there are words all around you. When you walk down the street, ride the bus, or sit down at a cafe, there are words you can read all around you. Go ahead, give it a try!
Reading to a child, a friend, or a partner is a fun way to share a book with a someone you care about. You can try reading one of your favorite books in English. When you already know and like a book, reading it in English can be a fun way to practice reading and learn new vocabulary. Don't have a favorite book you can find in English? You can try something like Harry Potter, which is fun for all ages. You can always ask a librarian for help finding a book right for you - that's what they do!
Book clubs are a great way to enjoy a book with others. You can read alone whenever you want. Then you can get together with other people who also read the book, and talk about what you read. Many local bookstores have book clubs, or you can join a book club at your local library. Do you want to choose the books that matter most to you? Start your own book club with friends or family. If you are taking ESL classes, why not start a club with other English learners at your same level?