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Archaeologists and historians discovered from ancient tablets that the word “to read” actually meant “to read aloud and to listen” in those days. It is evident from one of the messages on an ancient tablet: “Please listen to this table carefully, and if it deemed necessary please also ask the king to listen to it.” More and more studies are suggesting that something might be missed when we are reading in silence now.

There is no more doubt that reading aloud helps us remember the contents better. This is especially true to older people and young children. Scientists called it the “production effect” – when we produced the sounds of the words that we read, we form more enduring memory of the contents as a result.

There are many benefits to the child when they read aloud. First of all, it improves their pronunciation. This is not to say that we correct them whenever we here a mistake. Rather, they continually correct and refine themselves when they hear themselves read. Secondly, it improves our comprehension. When we read aloud, our reading speed naturally slows down, allowing us more time to process the information in our heads. Even for adults, it’s very common that we read out loud important documents (such as contracts and fine prints) to make sure that we haven’t missed or misunderstood anything. This is particularly true for children. Other benefits also include improved focus, learning new vocabulary, and even improving their listening skills.

Practicing reading aloud boosts your child’s confidence. On one hand, all the points we just discussed would boost your child’s self-confidence. Further, it’s very common for teachers at school to call upon students to read aloud in front of the whole class. When your child has had practice at home, they would be confident about their pronunciation and their skills. They would happily read in front of the class and feel good about themselves.