Abstract

The article describes the relevance and significance of developing reading skills in the modern world as a tool for transmission and obtaining of information. The author introduces the algorithms and stages of working with the texts and their implementation at the English language lessons. In this article, the main focus is on using such kinds of reading strategies: in-depth reading, skimming, and scanning in language classes. The article also identifies the importance of using strategies for any kind of the purpose of reading. To successfully understand the text, the learner must master a set of techniques and strategies. The use of strategies is individual, but to choose what strategy applies, the learner must be aware of them. In this case, the questionnaire about using reading strategies at the lesson, to understand the general awareness among 24 8th grade students was proposed. This article is written as additional component for final diploma project.