How skimming and scanning a book,a reading technique

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Skimming it gives you such general information.
Before you read a book,or any written material in detail,take a moment to go over it.by reading quickly without pausing to study the fine points.it doesn't mean you are reading it without understanding .
Try  understanding it quickly looking at
1.  The type of text you are reading - is it a short story?,or an essay?or a novel?
2.  The kind of audience the writer are trying to reach out - is it for business,student,politician.
3.  The purpose of the author - is the author trying to entertain the intended readers,or teach there audience.
4.  The General contents of the text - is it about the national georaphic?,self development,or some basic steps in conduction a certain process?

Scanning is when you are already having skimmed the text,study in detail,by reading it more carefully and looking for the particular pieces of information that you are interested in.

Employ your time in improving yourself

Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings,so you shall come easily by what others have labored for by Socrates


One of the best ways of improving your English is to read as many English materials as you can get hold of. From some writings  materials that you will encounter, you will surely gain basic knowledge of English and its practical applications.You can also encounter new - and more - words to enhance your vocabulary.Reading habitually is a good way to advance your appreciation and understanding of English.

Food for thought 
     I believe that every English poet should read the english classics,master the rules of grammar before he attempts to bend or break them.... by robert Graves.