Introduction:

Reading in English is one of the four language skills and the third in the order of skills. It is the ability to understand and comprehend written texts, and is therefore one of the fundamental skills in language learning and development. This skill includes the ability to understand the general meaning of texts, identify their main ideas, comprehend details, analyze information primarily form personal opinions.

Therefore, it can be said that reading in English is a sensory skill – through which information is received then understood and then discussed and analyzed. However, there is something called the integration of skills; we cannot isolate one skill from another or learn one skill without the other. Therefore, the complex process of reading also requires English speaking skills, so that we can pronounce words and terms and understand them correctly.

Reading Course Objectives:

• Develop reading-related skills, such as reading speed, text comprehension and acquiring new vocabulary.
• Increase awareness of the importance of reading and encourage regular reading.
• Develop critical thinking skills, such as inferring the general meaning from a text and interpreting information
• Broaden participants' horizons and provide them with new information and general knowledge.
• Develop self-learning skills, such as investing time in reading.

Reading Course Topics:

• Understanding the techniques and stages related to reading skills.
• Developing reading skills.
• Reading applications.
• Addressing additional reading skills.

Target Audience:

The target audience for the reading course is anyone who wants to develop reading skills, regardless of age, occupation or educational level. This course is open to everyone, including those who find it difficult to find time to read and those who want to expand their knowledge or understanding.

Implementation Mechanism:

Interactive lectures:

These cover the basics and general techniques of good reading according to established standards and are applied practically throughout the course.

Practical training:

 Through the presentation of numerous reading topics, subjecting them to training and addressing them professionally.

Evaluation:

Through objective assessment of the trainee and measuring the overall skills and techniques acquired.