The Benefits of Reading

Reading helps to improve our knowledge and increase our awareness of many issues around the world.There are,of course,many things about the world that we do not quite understand.However,the library is the most important source of information without travelling around the world to gain knowledge.In addition,reading and researching for information turns up facts that we may never heard of.

Reading also assists in training our mind to be constantly active and sharp.This is due to the fact that when we read,our minds stay alert,especially on controversial issues that we may disagree with the writer.The more widespread our reading habit is,the sharper our thinking skills.We also,over time,will develop a more critical approach to life and certain issues.

One very important benefit of reading is that we improve our language proficiency and fluency.We increase our vocabulary and learn many new words,with of course,the help of a dictionary.We also learn about the writing style and how the writer expresses certain ideas.Thus,we learn how to use language in the best way possible.

Reading also helps us to travel,at least at the imaginary level.We use our mind to travel far and wide to other countries and visualize how different cultures live and learn about their traditions and customs.In this way,we train ourselves to become more tolerant of other people's way of life which can be very different from ours.We would also learn to understand other people's beliefs and different habits.