Yes, it does. I prefer to read all types of books. I love to spend my leisure time with my nose in a book. In the beginning I used to read biographies a lot, as I found it easier and interesting. Later when my English improved I started reading all types of books,novels, articles and newspapers. So read books of your choice only.
When you read, you can improve your vocabulary, your grammar, and your writing skills at the same time.
You can get eternal benefits from reading a book. When you develope an ability to read in English quite fast, your mind simply doesn't have time for the translation process. It will help you become an eloquent reader. An increase in vocabulary bank, fluency and command over the language are added advantages beside the entertainment.
- Start with short stories and texts so that you can become confident in your skills and won’t tire yourself out.
- Then, move on to novels. It’s best to choose compelling novels that you won’t be able to put down and that you will therefore finish faster.
- Jot down all the new words, and a sentence for each word that shows how to properly use it.
But reading a novel to improve your English has its limitations. It is limited to a particular story. So the scope of your improvement is also limited to that particular story and to that author's imagination and style.
Whereas, if you read an article, newspapers,watch a TV program in English, interect with others in English then it widens your ambit of learning.
Improve and use your reading skills and you will improve all your English skills.
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Thanks Hannah Tyler for the A2A. :)
https://www.quora.com/Does-reading-novels-actually-improve-your-English-skills-and-not-just-vocabulary
