1. introduction

2.2. THE WAYS OF EXTENSIVE READING IN TEACHING ENGLISH.
Read a Lot
The most important thing to do in preparation for this exercise is to gather plenty of reading material. Make sure you have a long list of things to reference as you go. It’s much better to go into this knowing you will be reading a lot — than being surprised by it later on. You’re going to cover a lot of ground, and you’re going to love it!
Read Often
Now that you have your reading list, make sure you get working away at it straight away. Schedule in 30 minutes every day, but don’t worry about going over that time. You want to make sure you’re putting time into this method so you can get the most out of it!
Variety is Key
In preparation for extensive reading, make a list of things you want to learn about. Try and give yourself variety so you don’t get bored along the way. If you are having trouble thinking of interests, quiz yourself with topics like travel, food, culture, music, and movies to narrow it down.
Stay Interested
It’s important that you stay engaged during this learning exercise, otherwise, you might fall off the wagon. If you find yourself disinterested in a particular story, don’t be afraid to put it down and move on to another. If you’re genuinely interested in what you’re learning, you’ll be able to curb procrastination and read for much longer.
Maintain Understanding
This is not the time to pull out your dad’s copy of Hamlet. Make sure the language in the book is something you can understand. It’s even more helpful if you have the same book in your native language and your second language. This way you know what the book is about, and you can put your new language into context.
Don’t Test Yourself
This isn’t school. You don’t need to ace this reading exercise. If you can’t completely understand it, that’s okay. The goal of this is to gain vocabulary over time in a more subconscious learning environment. Keep it simple and ask questions later.