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Improving your Spanish reading comprehension can be a challenge, especially when it comes to a second language. But with patience and practice, you can achieve it without problems. In this article, you will find some practical tips and examples to strengthen your reading skills in Spanish.
You can also read this article in Spanish to practice your skills: click here.
1. Read every day
One of the most important tips is practice. Reading every day, even two or three pages, is essential to improve your reading comprehension in Spanish. Constant practice is key to improving any skill, and reading is no exception.
Dedicate time every day to reading in Spanish, half an hour or an hour is enough. You can start with simple texts and, as you become more comfortable, you can move on to more complex reading. Remember, the key is consistency.
For example, you can start by reading short stories, blog articles or news in Spanish that interest you. Children's stories tend to have clear, easy-to-understand language, so they are the best way to start reading in Spanish.
2. Use multimedia resources
Combining reading with other multimedia resources is another way to improve your skills. Audiobooks or podcasts in Spanish will help you complete your reading skills, especially pronunciation. You can also get used to different accents and speeds of speech by combining these two modalities.
Listen to an audiobook in Spanish on topics of interest to you while reading the text. This will allow you to associate pronunciation with writing and improve your listening comprehension at the same time.
3. Contextualize new words
When you encounter unfamiliar words, don't limit yourself to looking up their meaning in the dictionary. Although its translation may help you understand the word, try to understand its meaning from the context of the sentence or paragraph. This way, you will be able to remember them better and understand the text more fluently, without having to stop every two words because you don't understand what they mean.
For example, if you find the word “efervescente” (effervescent) in a text, observe how it is used and try to understand its meaning from the context. In this case, “efervescente” could refer to something bubbly or energetic.
4. Underline or take notes
Making notes while reading, such as highlighting key information or words you find curious, will also help you expand your vocabulary. In addition, marking certain words or Spanish expressions will help you remember and better understand the content of the text.
You can underline important phrases, write summaries at the end of each paragraph, or ask questions about the material. If you are reading an article about the history of a country, you can underline relevant facts such as dates, names, and events.