> True enough. I learned two of the languages I know by reading books (after starting with magazines etc)
Interesting...how long did it take you to become proficient? And does proficiency in speech your reading ability?
Interesting...how long did it take you to become proficient? And does proficiency in speech your reading ability?
Before that I had been reading a magazine about stuff I was very interested in (I for one need more motivation than just 'learn the language'. I believe my interest in what I was reading was crucial, without that it wouldn't have worked).
Then I read a couple of relatively short books about science, again not too difficult. At a later time I picked up a book in the international section in a book shop while travelling for work (lots of hotel time..), and since then I just continued.
And yes I think it does help a lot with my speaking proficiency too (I think that was what you meant by your last question), although it does absolutely nothing for my pronunciation..