Read actively and ask questions while reading
Preview headings, subheadings, and summaries before starting
Build vocabulary regularly
Read a little every day
Focus on one passage at a time
Summarize each paragraph in your own words
Highlight key ideas and important details
Take notes while reading
Look up unfamiliar words and phrases
Break long texts into smaller sections
Slow down when the material is difficult
Re-read confusing parts
Connect the text to prior knowledge
Practice identifying main ideas and supporting details
Use context clues to infer meaning
Ask yourself what the author is trying to say
Discuss what you read with others
Answer questions about the text after reading
Practice with different types of reading material
Minimize distractions while reading
Set a purpose before reading