ネイティブが教える英会話のジェムスクール☆Teachers☆

Hello everyone, Benson here. How is everybody’s August going? I hope you’re all having some August fun! Speaking of fun, summer is a fantastic time to encourage the love of reading. Why? Because nothing looks more sophisticated than stunning summertime IG posts of you sitting in front of a flower-filled park with a book in hand. Oh, and also the many stories and lessons you can learn from a good book too. I’m sure there are many ways to make the most of summer reading and nurture a lifelong passion for books:

One of the best things to do is to find a nice, local library to spend the day in. Visit your local library and explore the vast sections of books to dive into. Librarians are also experts at recommending books based on your interests if you’re having trouble finding a good book. Part of the joy of going to a library is to discover the many books and other delights it can offer in terms of reading.

Thinking back to the rainy day fort idea from last month, you can also create a cozy reading nook at home with comfortable pillows and blankets. Set aside dedicated reading time each day, even if it's just for 15-20 minutes! Make reading a shared experience by reading a book you enjoy aloud together with your cat.

I also love acknowledging and rewarding my reading progress, maybe some of you can try that too. Create a reading chart to track completed books or offer small incentives for reaching milestones, like adopting a new cat after completing ten books. At the end of the year, you can look at all your reading milestones by compiling your data into easy to digest charts and graphs, which is often highly satisfying to simply stare at. In any case, I hope some of you can increase your reading this summer and develop a lifelong love for the written form. Until next time, take care everyone.