معنی
To look at and comprehend the words in a book.
زمینه فرهنگی
Public libraries are very popular. People often say 'I'm going to the library to read a book' as a way to say they are going to study or relax for free. The 'Jolabokaflod' is a tradition where books are the most common Christmas gift, and people spend the night of December 24th reading. The term 'Tsundoku' describes the habit of buying books and letting them pile up without reading them, showing a high cultural value on owning books. World Book Day is a major event in schools where children dress up as characters from a book they have read.
The 'Red' Rule
Always remember that 'I read' in the past sounds exactly like the color red.
Don't say 'Look a book'
Even if your language uses 'look', English always uses 'read' for text.
معنی
To look at and comprehend the words in a book.
The 'Red' Rule
Always remember that 'I read' in the past sounds exactly like the color red.
Don't say 'Look a book'
Even if your language uses 'look', English always uses 'read' for text.
Use 'Reading' for Hobbies
When someone asks about hobbies, 'I like reading' is more natural than 'I like to read a book.'
Audiobooks count!
In modern conversation, many people say 'I read that book' even if they actually listened to the audiobook.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'read'.
Yesterday, I ___ a very long book.
The past tense of 'read' is spelled 'read' but pronounced like the color red.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural sentence.
We use the verb 'read' specifically for books.
Match the person to the action.
Match the following:
These are common roles associated with books.
Complete the dialogue.
A: What are you doing tonight? B: I think I will just stay home and ___.
After 'will', we use the base form of the verb.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Read vs. Watch
Types of Books to Read
Fiction
- • Story
- • Novel
- • Comic
Non-Fiction
- • History
- • Science
- • Biography
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاYesterday, I ___ a very long book.
The past tense of 'read' is spelled 'read' but pronounced like the color red.
Choose the most natural sentence.
We use the verb 'read' specifically for books.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are common roles associated with books.
A: What are you doing tonight? B: I think I will just stay home and ___.
After 'will', we use the base form of the verb.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالUse 'read a book' for one specific instance and 'read books' for a general habit.
No, 'seeing a book' just means you notice it with your eyes, not that you are reading the words.
It is pronounced exactly like the color 'red'.
It is neutral and can be used in any situation.
A bookworm is a person who loves to read books very much.
Yes, the phrase applies to digital screens as well as paper.
'Peruse' is much more formal and implies reading very carefully.
You can say both! 'Book' refers to the object, 'story' refers to the content.
No, 'hit the books' specifically means to study for an exam or school.
It means to understand someone's thoughts or feelings very easily.
عبارات مرتبط
hit the books
idiomTo study hard.
bookworm
similarA person who loves reading.
read between the lines
figurativeTo find hidden meaning.
crack open a book
informalTo start reading a book.
