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Academic reading is an active process of reading where the reader interacts with a text through taking notes, making connections between the text through what they already know and what other texts have said, and asking critical questions about the content they read.
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Are you a learner at C1 English level (advanced)? This section offers reading practice to help you understand long, complex texts about a wide variety of topics, some of which may be unfamiliar. Texts include specialised articles, biographies and summaries.
What is academic reading? Academic reading is an active process of reading where the reader interacts with a text through taking notes, making connections between the text through what they already know and what other texts have said, and asking critical questions about the content they read.
There are different types of texts and interactive exercises that practise the reading skills you need to do well in your studies, to get ahead at work and to communicate in English in your free time. Take our free online English test to find out which level to choose.
Don’t worry about reading ‘properly’ - academic reading is functional. Skim, scan, skip bits, start in the middle, just as you need to. Whatever works! Read actively. Re-reading and highlighting won’t help you understand the text.
What is academic English? Develop your reading. Develop your writing. Use of source materials. Structure of text. Academic writing style. Grammar, spelling and punctuation. Develop your listening and speaking. Where to go for support. Reading is a core skill for study.
Establishing why you are reading something will help you decide how to read it, which saves time and improves comprehension. This guide lists some purposes for reading as well as different strategies to try at different stages of the reading process.
