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How reading actually builds a language, what the levels mean, and what the research says when it disagrees with the advice.
Everything here is written for adults learning to read in a second language on their own. The recurring questions are the same ones: how hard should the text be, how many words do I need, why am I still slow, and what should I do differently six weeks before an exam.
Where there is evidence, it is cited and the limits are stated. Where there is not, that is said plainly rather than dressed up as a rule. Several of the articles disagree with advice you will find everywhere, and they explain why rather than asserting it.
CEFR Levels Explained: What A1 to C2 Actually Mean
A1 through C2, without the jargon: what each level means in practice, how long each one takes, and why the gaps between them are not equal.
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Extensive vs Intensive Reading: How to Split Your Time
Two reading methods, two different jobs. A practical guide to what each one actually gives you and how much of each you need.
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