Effective reading, especially when the main goal is to obtain information, involves certain strategies. Its application is almost automatic, unconscious, when it comes to readings in the mother tongue. However, when it comes to reading a text in English, there are several factors that make its application difficult.
Reading and Comprehension of Text in English
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Reading and Comprehension of Text in English
Instructor: Gabriela Cortés Sánchez
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Students will learn reading and vocabulary to make them more competent in reading in English.
They will also learn how to identify grammar structures which are usually complicated.
They can cause problems to have a good understanding when they read in English.
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AA
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
Amazing but can you check what's the problem with module 3 prefixes and suffixes 3rd worksheet.
LS
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025
Muito obrigado aos idealizadores do curso. Excelente didática. Obs: Há um erro no módulo 3, é necessário corrigir!
K
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025
I loved everything about coursera except the fact that there are plenty of spelling mistakes in the text areas so kindly rectify this, thank you !
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