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

[@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.

[@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

[@giorgiglonti-b3z]

Luke, you are a golden man. I appreciate what you are doing for those people who want to improve the English language... I watch a lot of bloggers of the English language lessons... you are one of the best... why? Because have you put your heart in your work...

[@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.

[@christianbinamira7879]

I agree I moved to Italy and have been learning italian. Reading out loud really helps improve your pronunciation!

[@StreamTheWorldpankaj]

That's true 🎉

[@만사-o7d]

now i deeply realized the importance of reading out loud for learning English after watching your video.

[@nadezdanikitina7487]

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

[@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.

[@masameel7552]

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

[@user-viki2403]

Hello Luke! Whenever I watch your podcast I think you are an incredible teacher. Please go on!

[@theresepont-nourat]

I ´ve discovered your podcasts since a few months ago, and now, I can’t pass oneday without Listening them. Now I’m really addict to them, enhancing my practice of the language. Thanks for your remarquable teaching.

[@raefsobhazab9304]

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

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@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 !

[@azucenagranowski683]

Every single time I listen to your lessons I learn/get something. I haven’t read out loud since I finished school and I will definitely will try to do that sometimes now. Thank you

[@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!

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@RachmatFaisyal]

I'v been English teacher for more than two decades for my Indonesian students as I'm also Indonesian. I recently found this amazing podcast. Thank God I have good chances to improve my English and never consider myself as smart enough in front of my students.

[@learnenglish-lenate]

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.❤

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@learnenglish-lenate]

@@Bolat1214 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.

[@graziaricci8450]

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

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@Glimmer11]

@@Bolat1214 Do you still looking for someone to talk?

[@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 ❤🙏

[@oksanaros3346]

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

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@souadsaci3061]

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

[@victoriasanchez3693]

Thanks a lot!. Every day I can understand better when I listen to people talking or news.. I can understand better all that you say!!. Thanks a lot!!

[@lexlischannel7263]

I am from Vietnam. Luke thank u so much. I watch your channel everyday and it helps me a lot to improve English.

[@ЯнаШваб-л5б]

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

[@Thunderstorm_Badrae]

when I was young and studying but still living at home, my father always told me to read outloud my books and homework to learn from what I was reading. He had his own oldtimer podcast to me ! Haha ☺️📚 education was his number 1 in life.

[@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.

[@edgardmas2261]

You are quite 00right about reading aloud because that was the way we did in our childhood. Thank you very much, professor comunicator LUKES.

[@edgardmas2261]

right right right

[@virginiashuler6701]

Mr. Luke's you are excellent with your teaching skills, to be a good reader is my, goal. Thanks!

[@katayounbasiri1722]

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

[@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!

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@BapiAdhikari-z8k]

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[@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.

[@VoChongTayVietnhaqueVnFr]

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

[@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!

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@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!!!

[@Bolat1214]

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[@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.❤

[@mrsabuela5889]

I listen to this podcast over and over👍🏾

[@saadalsaadi7694]

Of course lisen to your podcast Luke is wonderful to learn English thank you so much for amazing work

[@МарияЮрьева-в1ъ]

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.

[@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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[@chandralekhaghosh8159]

Thanks, Luke, for yet another great episode. I enjoyed this one a lot! I remember reading out loud when I was a student, but when it came to non-academic reading, I always preferred silent reading. That said, I must mention, I have been practicing reading out loud for a few months now. While I was intuitively aware of the benefits, I really appreciate the assurance backed up by neuroscience.

[@Jelika23]

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

[@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!

[@adiljanaxmedov8427]

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

[@RahulKumar-pj7ch]

Most of the individuals don't know the power of reading but if any person read books they can gain lots of knowledge with the assistance of reading

[@ЛЮДМИЛАСКОПЦОВА-ы3ю]

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

[@saadsubhi3767]

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

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@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🙌

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@朱淑芬-f1g]

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.

[@ЛарисаКоста]

Dear Luke,'s English, good everning! You are fantastic, lovely, thaks and I appreciate your teaching much, indeed. Good 👍and success

[@aldonapisula4951]

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

[@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.👊👊

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@for_all_kids]

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

[@JoseRodrigues-xd7xs]

Hi Luke, i'm a listener from Brazil. Thanks for the video. It's very good to know that this practice is supported by cience.

[@hugocenturionsempertegui7264]

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

[@danieloulhint7914]

One of the most important thing I’ve discovered in reading outloud is that it helps a reader shape his mouth by prononcing a huge ocean of vocabularies every day which help the reader’s mouth become as that of a native. It is like buying a new shoe which one needs to wear it every day to fit his foot otherwise the shoe will hurt. Reading outloud is a good way to get your mouth use to saying words easily and naturally. in section 7, where the paragraph started with ” Writers and translators (read- in the past tense, because the paragraph the entire text was written in the past tense) drafts to themselves to hear th rhythm and flow…” Thank you for sharing your thoughts and thank you for your time to teach us these great vocabularies. You are a great teacher. Daniel from Morocco

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

I would go further and say repeating after someone is better.

[@ДмитрийБудько-у1д]

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.

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@KabirHumayun-n9h]

Sir We are learning more and more. You're GREAT! Stay safe, Stay blessed always.

[@mariajosebasols6856]

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

[@eavereaver4322]

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

[@reginacoeli233]

It's always a pleasure learning English with this excellent teacher. I'm a beginner student of English. Thank you very much for this opportunite to learn more. Bye

[@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

[@0merasalm0hamed45]

Hi dear Luke how are indeed you are one of the best teacher that had help may student improve their English language communication and I'm one of them who following your podcast thank you a lot God bless you permanent health and long live

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@aprilchung7280]

Thank you so much! I always read aloud to improve my pronunciation. Today I also learn it could be healthy to my brain. Thanks again!

[@karinacorrales4955]

Thank you I' starting to practice reading aloud more often ever since I follow 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

[@beataswierczewska3410]

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

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@mohamedwarsamaboss5014]

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

[@호호잇-o6n]

i am korean student . your podcast is so good thanks :)

[@in_timchik]

This was awesome, thank you, sir. I read (in the past ha-ha) it silently first, took out unknown words into my vocabulary book, and then read it out loud again. After that, I was listening to your reading and tried to pause and repeat it with your pronunciation and rhythm. It took me 2 or 3 hours before I finished this podcast. I appreciate your great job here!

[@in_timchik]

and i was shadowing sometime when the text wasn't too hard to read

[@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.

[@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.

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@siriboonkotchaseth297]

@@Bolat1214 Hi Bolat, I am delighted to be your conversation partner.

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[@mishararoshani9290]

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

[@YuriPachin]

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

[@MrSerkud]

Hi Luke! Since I started to watch this video I’ve been trying to read aloud English books and articles. Thanks!

[@englishclub4you]

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

[@DrSakhiAnatomieFacile]

iv read last week words in english out loud because I were in an engiish masterclass and I was obliged to do it, and when I read it usually I do it out loud to hear the intonation of the word because I love listen english words and speeches

[@antoniapanagou1539]

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

[@afroozm9413]

Thank you Luke, you are excellent.

[@36_niputuoktadianadewi59]

1. My last time read something in english is as soon as i whatc your video, actually i just read a story in i pusnas just for one sheet and i am planning to continue read in one day one seet buat after i find your video i think it's all i need to improve my english. 2. When i read in english, i usually read it silently just because i am not confident enought to saying word in english cause my bad pronontiation. 3. When people tell news to other people 4. I think, reading out loud is not common these day but i find out that reading out loud can give you confident to speak in language target, example english so i will try this method to my daily routine learning english

[@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.

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@suaadal-zahawi6930]

Indeed this video is very helpful. May God bless you.

[@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 👍

[@Seagull-e9q]

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!👍

[@rajeasultanapanna8255]

Your voice is clear & understandable. Thank you duke

[@lorenzojaviertorressaavedr3900]

Thank you so much, Luke, for your videos. I appreciate your effort and the excellent quality of your contents and your amazingly neat and pristine pronuntiation.

[@leewu4961]

Thank you Teacher Luke for your help 🙏🙏

[@Bolat1214]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@aruneeheron3317]

It is interesting, Luke. Thank you very much for your time. I like the idea of reading aloud so I can hear my own pronuncialtion and intonation.

[@gulsumsunar9554]

Thank you very much, thank you very much, thank you very muchhhhh for the amazing video!

[@joanan6379]

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

[@martinholutero9812]

Thank you so much, Luke! You are helping me a lot! Thank you again!

[@sanjaykumarsir297]

Because of you..we are learning English language..we are getting so much valuable guidance about English...❤

[@rahul-nandi249]

salute to your arduous attempt to make people learning language.....thanks buddy

[@mushengwu4359]

🎉Thanks Luke your podcast is amazing and much helpful for me to learn English.🎉

[@kassemmagtary9299]

Yes ,I am following you and that I am understanding you from Yemen Republic

[@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😊

[@rayray3223]

Literally you are a giant. I can't make the video before I thank you Have a lot of fun listening to your videos Thank you very much, I am Arabic and I am learning English What we wish is to master the language

[@AndriiAbtseshko]

Hello Luke I am fully agree with you about loud reading Also I want to say Thanks a lot for your work and your podcast

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

*I fully agree

[@AndriiAbtseshko]

Thanks🎉

[@sedekahkisah]

Hi Luke, Thank you for your effort in creating this podcast. It is very helpful for me who really want to improve my English abilities. Speaking of reading aloud, I also use this method for teaching my son how to read and memories. I, myself also use this method for improving my pronunciation.