Reading speed at A2

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Ah, the delightful journey of reading in a new language! At the A2 level, it’s perfectly normal to feel like you’re wading through molasses. You’re not alone in this! Many language learners experience a marked slowdown when immersing themselves in reading, especially after being an advanced reader in their first language. Your determination to reread, take notes, and document new vocabulary shows a commitment to truly understanding the material. Thirty minutes on a page may seem excessive, but consider it a precious investment in your language growth. This slow but steady approach often leads to deeper comprehension and retention. Embrace your unique path; each reader progresses at their own pace. So, how slow were you when you first tackled reading in your target language?

Im really proud of myself to be at a vocabulary level where I can sit down and (slowly) read this book my dutch boyfriend got for me during the holidays. I was just curious how slow you guys were when you first started really immersing yourself in reading? I know theres not any inheritly "wrong" way to learn a language, but I feel like I'm moving way too slow and some others insight would help me feel better haha 😅.

In my first language I am an extremely advanced and quick reader - always have been. Which may be why I'm being harder on myself for being slow lol. I've spent around 30 minutes on one page - which, granted, I'm rereading multiple times to ensure im properly comprehending and translating. I'm also writing notes and documenting new vocabulary I may not know.

Anyways, just out of curiousity, how slow were/are you guys at reading in your target language in the A levels, specifically A2? 🫶🏻

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