794. The Surprising Power of Reading Aloud (Article) 📖🗣️

Reading out loud can have lots of benefits on our memory and our mental health. How can it help with your English? In this episode I read an article, help you understand it and give comments on the importance of reading, both quietly in your head and out loud.
📖 Read the article on the BBC Future website www.bbc.com/future/article/20...
📄 Read the transcript and download the PDF transcript from my website (free) wp.me/p4IuUx-s8w
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Contents
0:00:00 Hello / Introduction
0:05:17 Task 1: Questions to consider before reading
0:07:40 Task 2: Can you read the article out loud? www.bbc.com/future/article/20...
0:12:22 Reading section 1
0:14:43 Section 1 recap / comments / explaining vocabulary
0:21:36 Reading section 2
0:22:24 Section 2 recap / comments / explaining vocabulary
0:23:57 Reading section 3
0:25:05 Section 3 recap / comments / explaining vocabulary
0:27:12 Reading section 4
0:28:47 Section 4 recap / comments / explaining vocabulary
0:41:35 Reading section 5
0:42:08 Section 5 recap / comments / explaining vocabulary
0:44:30 Reading section 6
0:45:48 Section 6 recap / comments / explaining vocabulary
0:49:51 Reading section 7
0:52:29 Section 7 recap / comments / explaining vocabulary
0:56:05 Reading section 8
0:57:07 Section 8 recap / comments / explaining vocabulary
0:58:14 Reading section 9
0:59:43 Section 9 recap / comments / explaining vocabulary
1:01:53 Reading section 10
1:03:36 Section 10 recap / comments / explaining vocabulary
1:05:21 Conclusion / Advice / Summary of benefits of reading aloud

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

In reply to a couple of comments, reading aloud might be problematic for learners of English who don’t yet pronounce all their words correctly. In that case, reading along (or shadowing) while someone else reads aloud, could be a good idea.

[@soledadearcoverde3223]

I thank you for this wonderful lesson, Sir!

[@nina_nj3965]

Hello from Thailand Luke! I do agree with you that shadowing is a good method for practicing pronouciation. It would be nice if you could make a special episode that you read a story for us as an orinal story as you normally do in your short story episode and then you have another section that you pause after each sentence (or a bit of sentence) so we can repeat after you. As I listen to your podcast while driving, it is impossible to press the pause botton by myself. Thank you in advance for your consideration.😊 Ps. You are my first (and favourite) youtuber I left my comment!

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

@@nina_nj3965 that’s coming in the next episode!

[@johnreese22uk]

It’ll be perfect if every episode is provided with PDF transcript. Then I can read aloud with Luke every day.😊

[@mdc734]

Hello Luke, I am a spanish speaker. Before internet, there was difficult to hear a foreing language, so I studied written English by myself. Today I have a very hard problem: when any English speaker talks to me I've problem because I have never heard many words even I know it in written mode. Now I have to beging to study from zero.

[@somethingneverchange]

I learn English and Germany. And I read it out loud whenever possible. My pronunciation improved much.

[@DeutschMobil]

Du hast damit recht❤

[@randommasterpieces]

wow, I can imagine how it's difficult. I tried learning German and English but it wasn't for me. My primary goal a superb English level.

[@shashwatpriyadarshi972]

Hi Luke I am a doctor from India and i have been suffering from depression and Ocd for the past 25 years. For people suffering from OCD and depression concentration can be a very big issue .They are never in the present moment. I can definitely vouch that reading out loud helps you stay in the moment and helps form memories .

[@seastar5746]

I wish your good health.

[@kassemmagtary9299]

Thank you. You are right, that was the way that helped me a lot to study Russian in Odessa, USSR. ❤

[@soemoe5087]

Hi Does having OCD affect your job as a doctor? And how do you cope with it? I can imagine that your OCD becomes worse when you are stressful.

[@shashwatpriyadarshi972]

@soemoe5087 True bro I have been suffering from OCD from high school days with depression Bullying in High school ,parental separation and stressful medical profession has only compounded the matter But I believe in persisting and hanging in there I believe in karma if I remain honest and things will change one day

[@mttm8642]

When we read out loud😊😊😊 all we read stick to our brain memory stronger and will never vanish despite of the fact that we aren't conscious of that but it still in our memory. Reading is the most important aspect of learning English and generally languages,listening and speaking face to face also come in handy but reading first,then the rest.From my own experience reading out loud is essential and it works. Best of luck 🙂

[@olgaancevska8662]

Thank You, dear Teacher! Such a pleasure just to listen to you talking....no matter the subject. You have a fantastic voice indeed. So peaceful, calm and soothing...thank you so much!

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@raefsobhazab9304]

Reading aloud is a magical way to be more confident with the productive use of English in context.

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@osamaAhmed-oi7km]

I think reading out loud is really good to remember word so thanks and I'm staying until last word

[@nadezdanikitina7487]

Keep listening to Luke's podcast! Makes you feel better

[@oksanaros3346]

Fantastic. Adore your voice and the way you explain any topic ☺️ Thank you for your work!

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@brunarizzi7649]

I'm so glad that I found your podcast. It's been almost three months since I started my new job, and I feel like I need to improve my English as in this position, I'm dealing with writing emails, online meetings, etc. Anyway, this podcast is really helping me. I also have suggested it to my husband in his English learning journey. Thanks, Luke.

[@souadsaci3061]

My pronunciation improved widely since I started reading loudly after you in English Prodcast. Thanks a lot.

[@farizamaulen4946]

Hi, Luka! Thank you very much for your lessons. This is hard work to make such an useful podcasts. Wish you all the best. Sincerely, from 🇰🇿

[@graziaricci8450]

Best lesson ever! I’m italian and I’m trying to improve my English. Thank you Luke ❤️

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@mr.englishlearner1032]

@@englishwithbolat7495 Do you still looking for someone to talk?

[@learnwordsandgrammar]

A nice article that scientifically explains the way you, Luke, teach us and the way we learn English with your podcast. We listen to your reading aloud, read silently the text while watching it, read out loud some extracts after listening to you. It works. 👍Thank you for this episode.❤

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@learnwordsandgrammar]

@@englishwithbolat7495 Hello. It's LenaTE, actually Lena is my name. I'm from Russia, a teacher Have been teaching English for 30 years. I watched one episode from your Channel and think you'd better ask somebody who is a native speaker. Anyway, we can text each other, you can ask some questions if there are troubles with grammar or vocabulary, I'm not sure about conversation, usually don't have lots of free time.

[@ElaineLiu]

Luke's podcast also is a great memory for me. The very first time I checked out luke's podcast was way back to my uni life in the leeds. Our school accommdation's janitor is an immigrant. Every time, i greeted to him and his english really amazed me. And we started talking about his journey to the leeds, and asked about his English as well. He recommended luck's channel to me. That is why luck's podcast is not all about learning english, it is also anout my memory meeting nice friend.❤

[@myannguyen4312]

I’m really into this kind of podcast. I’m strengthening my vocabulary and my speaking skill thanks to this. Hope that you will have more episodes like this in the future!

[@englishwithbolat7495]

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[@user-vl8kq4cp1h]

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[@josemanuelalvarez9333]

Your English is marvellous!

[@siriboonkotchaseth297]

I read out loud most of the time, especially when I need to have a steadfast memory. I recite the text just like I do with the religious psalm. And I read English text out loud in order to practice my pronunciation, and this practice has a positive effect on my speaking.

[@englishwithbolat7495]

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[@siriboonkotchaseth297]

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[@innamarynchuck3616]

Thank you for such an interesting podcast!. ❤ In my opinion reading aloud makes consuming a book a way slower, but obviously reading aloud in targeting language gets much more advantages to a learner.

[@antonellotramonti8949]

Greg, great, great lesson Luke👏👏👏👏. I’m reading in this days The Medicis which is a story of the Medici’s Family of Florence. Two days ago I started to read the book aloud because I thought that in this way I will pay more attention to my pronunciation. And I succeed. So it’s absolutely through what the article says……. What the article doesn’t say is that if you are reading in that way, you need to have next to you a glass of water because your mouths, particularly your tongue, will get dried 😊, but the experience is absolutely positive.

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@HassanAhmed-vc8gu]

Excellent and exceptional help

[@samira8487]

We want more of these reading articles💗

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@samira8487]

@@englishwithbolat7495 me too

[@saadsubhi3767]

Hi Luke, I’m from Iraq ( the mesopotimia) thank you for bring some parts of our history into your show!

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@kaissaied874]

It's comfortable to explain for us this kind of article, really I enjoyed, thank you for giving 1hour 17 minutes from your time, it's memorable for any first learner to understand English ❤🙏

[@anastasiyalu8972]

Luke, thank you! it was the whole lesson to me as if I study at a language school. I read the article twice aloud before I listened to your reading. I slowed down the video to keep up you:) I wish all English speaking people spoke like you- clearly and nicely!

[@eingonephue9148]

I've been reading in silent whatever I read.After listening to your podcast,I knew that the important of reading out loud.And so I will try to read out loud to remember the things that I've read for a long time.Thank you Teacher Luke🙌

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@hdydmtakn]

I ditched every English teaching account I used to follow and now only following you. you are the whole package my man!

[@elen5686]

OMG! You're perfect teacher!!! Really!!! I was looking for ya last 25 years , andi'm not kidding... !!! Your voice and your pronounciation it's real magic!!! THANK YA FOR ALL YOU DO FOR PEOPLE!!! MY ENERGY OF LOVE FOR YA AND FOR YOUR FAMILY POURING FOREVER!!!

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@phamlenamphuong6186]

Hi Luke, Firstly, thank you so much for making these high quality episodes for English learners around the world! Answer to your questions at the end: 1. I did read the article aloud at the end and it took 15 minutes to do so. Felt more confident and relaxed towards the end. The words came out easier. 2. What you discussed/ the article you shared was so inspiring that I decided to read out loud an English article everyday (10-15 minutes). Apart from enhancing memory, I believe this is also a good exercise for muscles around the mouth :-) so when it comes to real conversations, I might have better/ quicker reaction and can speak out long sentences more natural. Thanks again and have a good day/ night.

[@kingofkings32584]

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[@user-xy4ee4qb6r]

Hi, Luke! I read out loud for my children every evening. Usually l do it in russian or in belarussian but two days ago l read riki tiki tavi in english .lt was unabridged text as it was written. We really enjoyed it. Sometimes l read out loud news from newspapers for my coworkers .l like reading for people but l don't know why and I like your podcast.

[@englishwithbolat7495]

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[@marwaalhamwi237]

I strat with you listing and reading aloud🎉🎉thank you

[@joseantonioestrella4752]

I’m as keen as a bean to listen to your narration of Sherlock Holmes stories, dear Luke! I love him! And now, I love you too! Have a great one!

[@englishwithbolat7495]

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[@Nabinsing990]

It's great job that you doing for English learners. I been listening almost every single episode of your podcast. thank you so much Luke. it's really beneficial to read out loud to improve English thank you

[@nurulhasan3953]

I love your teaching method that you directly giving us an example by showing step-by-step process, like you do in this moment. I do enjoy watching 1-h long vid like this

[@fon_dorn]

I'm so glad I'm on track with my reading out loud. I came to this intuitively and can confirm that it's really good way to learn English 👍

[@beataswierczewska3410]

Thank you Luke for your work! You're the best teacher ever ☺️

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@eavereaver4322]

Luke, you are wonderful! This article is very useful and important for people, who are learning foreign languages. Thank you so much!

[@user-hp6eb4qq5l]

I really don’t know how to thank you for sharing such a valuable source of information which I found in the BBC section. God bless you

[@user-xj8qo9gd9r]

No any day without Luk's EP....Great

[@YuriPachin]

WOW! I'm happy that I find this channel!!!

[@mohamedwarsamaboss5014]

Thank you, teacher. I appreciate the extra effort you always put into teaching us how to practise English from different angles.

[@milagrosclavijo-kx7nt]

Thank you for this extraordinay video !! I love your way of teaching !!! I have been studying English for many yeats and I am improving my English skills with your useful videos. 👍👏👏👏

[@edgardmas2261]

Prof.Lukes is right, Reading Aloud is Fundamental in the natural learning of Native Kids as all of we would like to be. My Compliments, Communicator !

[@Gonzaloa1414]

Excellent article and also excellent your explanación, thanks a los.

[@adiljanaxmedov8427]

Recently I have started to hear you It's being beneficial for me Thank you very much

[@YoelMonsalve]

You are, by far, the best channel I've discovered about exercising listening and pronunciation (verbal skills) in English. Your technique is impressive and you're very talented on verbal expression. Your pronunciation is, with doubt, excellent for English learners.

[@hariw3165]

The way you teach is really useful! Thank you Luke!

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@ahcenemessad5404]

Thank you Luke. I like you very much. I can't live without your videos. For reading I prefer to listen to your lovely voice.

[@mehmet_albayrak_offa]

Hello Luke, you're a great teacher,

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@chen3612]

as my learning language experiment, I think the most effective way just following a video sentence by sentence and reading it out loud.

[@gulnarabdullina8298]

Brilliant way to improve the language! Thanks a lot, Luke

[@Tartariga72]

I am using to reading loud all that I 've written because this helps me to unpack hard terms and to memorize phrases and thoughts. I 've found particularly interesting the passage which hints at prompting the reading knowledge providing useful clues to listeners.I think that we do when we try to teach English through games.

[@user-qu2lw3iu2q]

I discovered your podcasts a few weeks ago and i really enjoy them, very useful and interesting. Thanks a lot Luke! Well done.

[@kateyu7826]

I’m a new one.I really like your Channel. In the past, I especially loved watching and rewatching bbc documentaries to learn English. It’s an efficient way for me to remember new words. It’s like learning English via reading by others. Of course, now I have been liking this method. And I also benefit from reading aloud. Especially when I meet difficult sentences, I have to do this. It’s really helpful. Love your channel ❤🎉

[@hugocenturionsempertegui7264]

Fantastic right here with this podcast. It work to listen shadowing while i read the text.

[@viviana-7569]

Here in Bs. As. is also grey, windy and rainy, a very strange spring, perfect to work from home. Thank you for your interesting posts🙋‍♀️😘🇦🇷

[@user-bc2pq8th4r]

Dear Luke, Thank You for Your help, advice, recomendations in studying English! They really work and are really helpful.

[@mariajosebasols6856]

You're a wonderful teacher. Thank to you podcast I'm improving my listening.😊

[@kdd_888]

Thank you, Luke! You’re the best!🙏🏻👍🏼😁

[@mateussouza1872]

Luke congratulations for another incredible episode. I have been improving my English during my journey and I need to say a BIG THANK YOU Every week I wait excited for a new episode because I know that I will be learning and laughing as well. You're the best.👊👊

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@katayounbasiri1722]

Hi, my dear, I'm Iranian and I try to learn English with you, thank you for everything

[@masako-pr6wr]

Hi Luke! I am teaching English in Japan. I realized how important reading aloud is for language learners. I would appreciate your taking up this article. Your in-depth explanation helped me understand the implications of the topic. I'll keep listening to your podcast. And, I'll read your scripts out loud! Thank you.

[@222lyna]

This episode really helps! It also reminds me to read important text aloud, it really helps will remembering it. Thank you Luke!!

[@soniaparo]

Very interesting article !! I always read in English when I ‘m alone…that’ s a good exercise…thank you Luke…you are amazing ❤

[@antoniapanagou1539]

You are doing a great work with adults. Your podcasts are amazing! Thank you!

[@sanisahruwiyah9959]

I read aloud to practice English (2nd language) since I was a teen. Love it! especially sometimes words are hard to pronounce, bit my tongue to say them haha. It works, some people even thought I'm native English or grew up there when I've never actually been there lol Plus I practice by singing too - I don't think I can thank Westlife enough for this! Till now I still read aloud. To understand difficult sentences such as law text or simply want to put 100% concentration. I am easily distracted by my own thoughts when reading silently.

[@englishclub4you]

Hi Luke! I Your method is the most productive 💟😍👍. THANK YOU

[@nurulhasan3953]

Thanks teacher, Mr. Luke. Now I'm about to read and comprehend my journal articles and favourite novel out loud for many benefits you've mentioned in this video. My heart can't be happier than today bcs of your useful content. Thanks again. Love from Indonesia

[@szewanwong-wx2bo]

Love this video!! This is very useful. I am working as an interpreter in Cantonese, English and Mandarin. This channel always brings my English to the next level. Thank you very much!

[@marinakrasova6114]

Wow! Thank you Luke! You are a great teacher. The lesson was really helpful and not only it added to my level of English, it also enriched my general knowledge. I`m truly grateful for your efforts. And I`m amazed at your dedication and love - both to your job and to your listeners. Thank you very much indeed!👍

[@vladimirastrelin1719]

The best lessons ever....Thanks Luke, I adore your classes

[@user-br5zj4ev7h]

Thank you, Luke! I appreciate your efforts😊✌!

[@joanarodrigues5836]

Thank you so much from Brazil

[@user-pl3lz8pc2q]

Thanks, you are doing your job out loud

[@for_all_kids]

I'm learning English. It's so pleasant to listen to you.

[@aldonapisula4951]

I love listening your podcast. Your voice is wonderful. Thank you Luke.

[@damirmukayev3110]

Many thanks Luke! As always great podcast, especially this one. Thanks again for your efforts for us, learners.

[@user-br2hj7bk6o]

Happened to know your podcast 2 days ago. This is the one I have been looking for for a long time. Loved all your contents and your style of broadcasting. Thanks for all of those.

[@englishwithbolat7495]

hello! I'm from Kazakhstan. I study English on my own. looking for a partner to make a conversation

[@mehdishirazi926]

It was my method during my school and university when I wanted to memorise my assignments. 😊 I should keep continiue this way to learn more vocabulary in my English study. Thank you.

[@virginiashuler6701]

LuKe's English I'm glad to watch your podcast. Thanks!

[@cactus4242]

Thank you always for being a great teacher. Reading aloud - that's exactly what I do when studying English. I quite agree that it allows us to have a better command of English. I'll keep on trying😊

[@joanan6379]

Thank you Luke! I am always happy with your reading and explanations about the words. Thanks a lot!

[@VoChongTayVietnhaqueVnFr]

Thank you teacher for your work. You're the best teacher ever.

[@bangladesh6949]

Thank you so much, you are a good speaker ✅

[@user-qo2bx6es7w]

Thank you for teaching me so many benefits from reading aloud. When my girl was little, we often read aloud children story together, that 's a wonderful memory. And I find reading aloud help me forcus.

[@youssefmaarir9416]

Thank you!

[@kasia1653]

Luck you are amazing 👏. I love your lessons. I learn a lot and I lessen every day. Thanks you Thank you ❤

[@jessicasouza8013]

Hi Luke! I'm brazilian, and I've been learning a lot with you! Thank so much to helping me in my journey of English!!

[@lyndasery7650]

Thank you very much Luke, I am so glad I came across your podcast. Everyone is trying to sell something and would'nt help for free.I am so excited as ii can already see how my english would skyrocked soon.I have been looking for a way to improve my listening and speaking because I need to pass my TOEFL exam. I wanted to comment and sent you some shoutouts for your wonderful work.

[@danalahtionova1623]

Thank you! Really valuable information. Loved it.

[@deniskuzmin3770]

Thanks Luke! I always knew that reading out loud is a good exercise for improving clear pronunciation , because I'm not very keen on shadowing🤔. Cheers 👨‍🎓

[@farahali5754]

Thanks for your great effort for free learning thank you

[@shovonekbal8537]

it is a very essential podcast for me to improving my english ability. Thank you so much teacher! ❤

[@user-ym6ft8dj3j]

Thank you for this thought-provoking article and your comments on it. Indeed, there are two modes of reading, each being right in the right place. My husband and me are elderly people and in summer when our grandchildren come to visit us we do a lot of out loud reading with them (in Russian, which is our mother tongue ) taking turns. And as an English teacher I also use this method substantially.

[@souadsaci3061]

Thanks Luke, we learnt a lot with your podcast.

[@tilahunsintayehu9796]

Thanks, Mr Luke. It is right today i started listening your podcast, and this is to inform that I have got a lot out of it

[@nikolaybilov9539]

Thank you very much for your really interesting story. I have been listening to your video and audio maybe last two years and very often very old material, two or even 5 years old. And today I accidentally came across so fresh, 5 hours only. I am so pleased, its a real treat.

[@jrenaudc161]

I read the article two times, first time silently and out loud the second time, though I think it’s very productive to hear your voice while reading

[@Jelika23]

Thank you very much for these episodes. You are helping all English learners a lot!

[@mishararoshani9290]

I have no words to praise you. Thanks a lot for your explanation

[@masameel7552]

Highly appreciate your SINCERE EFFORT for years there was a trend against reading loudly !! THANKS MILLIONS.