Language and literacy are among mankind’s greatest inventions. Evolving and even dying over the course of human history, languages are a reflection of our cultural and societal attitudes. Today, surrounded by social media, television, movies, billboards, and, of course, books, the ability to read and write is crucial to forming an identity and expressing one’s feelings.

语言和读写能力是人类最伟大的发明。人类历史在演变甚至是灭绝的过程中，语言都是对我们的文化和社会态度的反应。时至今日，当我们被社会传媒、电视、电影、广告牌当然还有书本包围时，读写能力对于我们形成一种特征和表达自己的感受是至关重要的。

Most humans acquire language in early childhood and speak fluently when they are about three years old, but our continued relationship with language gives shape and meaning to our lives. Here are 5 ways to become a better reader.

大多数人都是在幼儿的时候学习语言然后在三岁的时候就能很流利地说话了，但我们对语言进一步的学习将会对我们的生活产生很大的影响，具有深远的意义。下面五种方法可以教你成为一名更好的读者。

1. Take it slow.

放慢速度

Many readers feel that they read too slowly, especially compared with others, but the truth is that the faster you read, the less likely you are to comprehend fully what you’re reading. The best readers are flexible—slowing down when needed, especially if weighty concepts or unknown words are grouped closely together—and always have a dictionary at hand.

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