What can I do to help my 20 year old friend read at a higher level?

Answer 1

Encourage your 20 year old friend to read books or articles on topics or themes that interest him/her. We become better readers by reading. It is as simple as that. Your friend should make a commitment to schedule personal time for reading on a daily basis. As we read we gain knowledge, learn grammar and punctuation and strengthen our vocabulary. Also, we strengthen our writing skills as a result of becoming avid readers.

Answer 2

When it comes to trying to improve reading, I feel that there are no shortcuts; I do think it takes time. The difference between reading levels is the vocabulary, and I think that's where the focus needs to be. Just have them pick a book and start reading. Pick out a book you want them to be able to read, and slowly go through it; as you read through, stop at every word they don't understand and define it together, look it up, etc. If this proves too difficult, then simply read at the level they are already at, and as you successful get through and finish a book/article, just pick a new one at a higher level and so on. Hope this helps!