How can 'elsb reading with stories' help in language learning?

Well, cloze reading stories are great for language learning. They make you think about the language. You see, when you do cloze reading, you have to use your knowledge of the language to figure out what word goes in the blank. This could be based on grammar rules, like if you need a plural noun or a past tense verb. It also helps with vocabulary. You might come across words you don't know, and then you can look them up and learn them. In this way, it expands your word bank. Moreover, it trains your brain to predict what might come next in a text, which is a useful skill in reading comprehension.

Beginner reading stories can expose learners to basic vocabulary. For example, in a simple story about a cat and a dog, words like 'cat', 'dog', 'run', 'jump' are introduced. This gives learners a foundation of words they can use in daily life.

Picture reading stories can help in language learning by providing visual cues. For example, when you see a picture of a dog in a story, it's easier to understand the word 'dog'. It also makes the story more engaging, so you are more likely to remember new words and grammar structures.

They can help expand vocabulary. As you read the stories, you'll encounter new words in a context that makes it easier to understand their meaning.

The stories in McGraw Hill Reading Stories can also enhance pronunciation. When readers read the stories aloud, they can practice correct pronunciation of words. Moreover, the variety of accents and voices that can be used while reading can further improve the ability to communicate effectively in English.

It helps by expanding vocabulary. Advanced stories will have new and less common words.

They can improve phonemic awareness as the stories are decodable. It helps in recognizing and pronouncing sounds.

They help by introducing new words in a simple context. For example, if a story is about a cat, words like 'purr', 'whiskers' might be introduced. It's easier to remember words when they are part of a story.

Pre intermediate reading stories are useful for getting a feel for English sentence structure. Since the grammar is not overly complex, it gives you a chance to internalize how sentences are formed at this level. For example, you can learn about basic verb tenses like simple present and past in a natural way while reading the story. Also, they improve reading comprehension skills which are essential for overall language proficiency.

It helps by improving pronunciation. As learners focus on the phonetic sounds in the story, they get better at saying words correctly.