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When did you read ALOUD the last time ?

I am reading a foreign language book - aloud.
I remember the last time reading aloud - over a longer period of time - was in school, when we read set books in class.

Why am I doing this now (again) ?
Perhaps to get more of my senses activated ? Could also be because of the topic of the book - it is about ancient times. And as you know: stories sound better, when they are told.

I noticed that this slows me down (when comparing to “normal” silent reading). Could be because:

• now I read REALLY the complete text instead having read some parts (quickly)
• sometimes also the pronounciation/accentuation seems not correct to me and I stop and think how it would be correct
• perhaps I see more with my mind’s eye ?

comments

• by Shan (Mon, Sep 3, 2007 at 10:54 AM; this text is posted originally in German !):

Reading is already a story itself. Many good storytellers are also good in reading aloud

my reply:

As Shan later pointed out, there is a man called Li Yang, who teaches English in an interesting way: “To shout out loud, you learn.” For Li Yang also the oral part in learning is important. More info on wikipedia.

Thank you for the information Shan.

• by me:

see also post in new wiki: why not read info aloud?

Author: Erkan Yilmaz (2007-08-12)