We are swamped by the vast amount of entertainment around us, but isn't it time we started thinking about reading again, instead of wandering around in the virtual world all the time?
There are so many ways to read and there are more benefits than we can imagine. You can read a newspaper, an online website, or even the subtitles of a television programme. If it involves text, you are reading. And all these mediums are easily accessible.
The main benefits of reading are obvious. It improves your language skills and enriches your vocabulary.
These effects are more apparent when learning a foreign language. Reading is the most effective way to familiarise yourself with a language.
Don't be discouraged if it seems to take a long time to improve. If you persevere and read consistently, the benefits will come unexpectedly.
So, what are you waiting for? Pick up a book now.
Jerry Wong, Hang Seng School of Commerce