1. Active Reading and Listening

2. What will improve your comprehension? Familiarity with the subject Your cultural background Life experiences Way you interpret words and phrases

3. Take an Active Approach Think Positively Have an open mind Look for order and meaning Don’t expect to master material immediately

4. Take an Active Approach Some texts require extra concentration Define unclear concepts and words Ask yourself questions Be Honest with yourself

5. Choose the right setting Select the right company Select the right location Select the right time

6. Learn to Concentrate Be intensely involved Banish Extraneous thoughts onto paper Deal with internal distractions Compartmentalize your life

7. Learn to Concentrate Analyze your environment Don’t let technology distract you Structure your study sessions Plan a reward

8. Define your reading purpose Read for understanding Read to evaluate analytically Read for practical application Read for pleasure