Santamaria - Better Reading English

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Better Reading English has been developed for English speakers who have a basic to intermediate knowledge of English, and is designed to help them read English better and to encourage them to read more. Better Reading English has been developed for English speakers who have a basic to intermediate knowledge of English, and is designed to help them read English better and to encourage them to read more.

To read better, we must read more. As an encouragement for beginning readers, I have organized this book according to 10 areas of interest: nature, the 20th century, San Francisco, early U.S. history, entertainment, eating and food choices, popular games, health, family, and leisure time. At least one of these areas should interest the reader immediately, and after that subject is explored, interest in another will follow. The selections include material that has appeared in magazines and books, as well as on the Internet. Some of the online selections have been abridged and edited for accuracy.

Selections not otherwise credited were compiled, adapted, or created by the author. While each sections material relates to a topic in American culture, the section as a whole is not intended to be an overview or summary of the topic. Instead, the selections have been chosen for their broad appeal, their variety, and their likelihood to inspire readers to explore new horizons and to feel confident as they encounter the written word in English in its myriad forms. Each section begins with the selections that are easiest to read, although none of the material has been simplified. The selections become progressively more difficult within each section. All reading selections are followed by one or more exercises designed to help readers develop skills in understanding what they are reading.