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Reading and listening are the two receptive skills that initiate the language learning experience. However, unlike listening, reading is not learned naturally, and you need to receive reading instruction to decode and understand a text. Also, students usually struggle with developing reading skills and regard it as a complex and demanding language component. But no matter how hard it is to acquire fluency in reading comprehension, you still need to do your best to learn to read due to the significance of this skill.

The significance of Reading comprehension skills

Reading is the gateway to an essential array of events in every person's life. First of all, your education relies on reading comprehension and enables you to progress academically. Second, reading enriches your vocabulary knowledge and improves your communication skills regarding accuracy and sophistication. Third, reading helps you develop critical thinking skills and reach appropriate conclusions. In addition, through reading, you can approach a subject from different angles and gain a broader perspective. 

Fourth, strong reading skills maximize your chances of success in your professional life and solidify your position. Fifth, active reading is the key to successful writing. So, to improve your writing skills, you should first work on your reading skills. Lastly, reading makes you a better person, allowing you to appreciate literature and gain world knowledge.

The challenges of mastering Reading skills

Learning to read is demanding, and becoming an active reader takes time and practice. Students usually struggle with reading comprehension for several reasons. For instance, they might suffer from limited vocabulary, which makes them stop frequently to look up new words, which, in longer texts, causes them to lose their train of thought. Also, when a topic is not engaging for a struggling reader, it aggravates the problem. In other words, when you do not like a certain topic, you have little or no background information, making it harder to follow the text.

It is also possible that the reader has not been sufficiently exposed to educational settings and, as a result, has not received adequate literacy instructions. Some learners need access to or cannot afford a language tutor to learn and improve language skills, including reading. Consequently, they must gain the necessary skills to read a text effectively.

How can I improve my Reading skills?

Regular and active reading is one of the primary solutions to increasing your reading skills. By active reading, we mean that you should dedicate time to reading, look up some blocking words, and try to infer the meaning of unfamiliar terminology from the context. Of course, if the reason why you have difficulty decoding a text is dyslexia, you should seek help from a professional therapist. If time permits, you can research and learn more about the subject you want to read. Gathering extra information about a topic can result in extensive reading, further improving your reading skills. 

Another thing you can do to engage in reading is select materials that are interesting for you. Remember that the materials you select should match your level; if you choose sophisticated texts, you will lose interest. You can ask a librarian or search online for level-appropriate materials on your favorite subjects. 

• Get help from an online Reading tutor

The fastest and most effective way to acquire proficiency in reading skills is by hiring a reading tutor. Reading teachers can determine the cause of your comprehension problems and remove them by doing appropriate exercises. They can give you information on a topic to help you build background knowledge about the subject or activate your prior knowledge by asking the right questions. Reading tutors can pre-teach the vocabulary used in a text to improve your fluency while reading the text. As you stop to look up a new word fewer times, your confidence increases and motivates you to read further.

A reading tutor can also teach you different text patterns so you can easily identify whether an excerpt is argumentative, comparative, contrastive, etc. They can also help you understand the writer's intentions and distinguish between facts and opinions. 

You can also use a reading tutor to cover the subjects and topics that need improvement. For instance, if you want to develop reading skills for the work environment, you can ask the tutor to focus on business English texts. By selecting topics that match your interests or objectives, you can make reading fun and stay motivated to continue learning.

Use Ostado's online Reading tutoring service 

Ostado has been successfully providing online tutoring services for more than three years. Ostado's main purpose is to connect learners and tutors worldwide and make language learning an affordable and effective service for everyone with an internet connection. Ostado actively monitors tutors to ensure you get the best online reading tutoring service. Thankfully, our clients have received positive feedback, and our tutors enjoy high satisfaction rates. 

• Ostado's online Reading tutors tutor qualifications

Ostado's tutors have extensive teaching experience at all proficiency levels (from elementary to advanced) and have worked with students in different age groups. They orient your online reading classes towards the materials that focus on developing reading skills. They can teach you reading techniques that help you decode various texts. 

Ostado's tutors have received education in English studies, and most hold a teaching degree, such as TEFL or CELTA. 

Our tutors have extensive knowledge of international standardized English tests like TOEFL or IELTS, and they can prepare you to do your best, especially in more challenging language components like reading skills. 

Why should I hire a private reading tutor on Ostado?

Ostado's tutors come from different countries and time zones, meaning that our online tutors are available 24/7, and you can have your classes whenever it suits your schedule. Additionally, since our online tutors speak at least two languages, you can hire the ones whose first language is the same as yours and switch to your first language when explaining complex concepts in English.

• Affordable tutoring sessions

Besides the features mentioned above, Ostado's tutors charge considerably lower tuition than tutors on other online tutoring platforms while maintaining the quality of your private classes. You can find an online reading tutor for only $5 an hour, and the average tuition fee for an online reading tutor is about $15 an hour. 

Book a session with an online Reading tutor on Ostado now!

Aside from the professional and academic domains, adequate reading ability is necessary for our lives, and a lack of reading skills can make life harder for us. At Ostado, we have gathered some of the best international reading tutors to turn reading into your favorite language skill. Our service is available and, more importantly, affordable for everyone at any age or proficiency level. It's time to put an end to reading problems. Book a session now and start your reading lessons. Remember, the first step is the hardest; we will take it with you.

FAQs

Is hiring online reading tutors worth it?

Online reading tutors teach personalized lessons and focus on your weaknesses to improve them quickly. Online tutors are worth it since you do not need to pay extra for placement or registration fees.

How can I find Ostad's reading tutors?

You can use the "find the best tutor" feature on Ostado's homepage or manually find your preferred tutor on the "English Reading" page. 

How long does improving my reading skills with a reading tutor take?

Significant progress can be made between 3 to 6 months for those struggling with decoding a text. Comprehension and vocabulary development take 6 to 12 months, depending on your reading proficiency.