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   Things to Read
   Newspapers
   You can find English-language newspapers in all large cities around the world. Newspapers are interesting because they are about real life and the news. BUT they are not easy to read. Try reading newspapers if your level is intermediate or above.

   Magazines
   Some magazines are published weekly, some monthly. You can find English-language magazines in many large cities around the world. Many magazines have pictures which can help your understanding. You will need an intermediate level for most magazines, but a pre-intermediate level may be ok for some magazines.

   Books
   Books are divided mainly into:
   - non-fiction (history, biography, travel, cooking etc);
   - iction (stories and novels).
   Some books are easier to read than others. It often depends on the author. Agatha Christie, for example, wrote in an easier style and with simpler vocabulary than Stephen King. You can buy books in specialised English-language bookshops in large cities around the world. You may also be able to find some English-language books in libraries. And if you have a British Council in your city, you can borrow many English-language books from their library.

   Short Stories
   Short stories can be a good choice when learning a language because they are... short. It's like reading a whole book in a few pages. You have all the excitement of a story in a book, but you only have to read 5,000 or 10,000 words. So you can quite quickly finish the story and feel that you have achieved something. Short stories are published in magazines, in books of short stories, and on the Internet.

   Readers
   Readers are books that are specially published to be easy to read. They are short and with simple vocabulary. They are usually available at different levels, so you should be able to find the right level for you. Many readers are stories by famous authors in simple form. This is an excellent way for you to start practising reading.

   Cornflakes Packets
   "Cornflakes Packets" mean any product you can buy that has English writing on or with it. If you buy a box of chocolates, or a new camera, why not read the description or instructions in English? There are many such examples, and they all give you an opportunity to read real English:
   - airline tickets;
   - cans or packets of food;
   - bottles of drink;
   - tapes and CDs;
   - user guides for videos, computers... etc.

   Poetry
   If you like poetry, try reading some English-language poems. They may not be easy to understand because of the style and vocabulary, but if you work at it you can usually get an idea - or a feeling - of what the poet is trying to say.
   Good luck with your reading. It will help you make a lot of Progress!