Four skills of language learning

Reading skill
Loud Reading and Silent Reading
The main difference between loud reading and silent reading is
that in reading aloud, the reader reads the passage aloud, while in
silent reading, the reader does not produce any sound.

What is Loud Reading

Loud reading refers to the process that allows the reader to produce
sounds using his or her vocal cords and lip or tongue movement.
Loud reading helps to boost the reading skills of a person. It makes
the reader more focused on the reading material and helps him to
memorize facts.

What is Silent Reading

In contrast to loud reading, silent reading is the process of reading
done only internally with the mind, without producing any sound.
Therefore, in silent reading, you cannot notice any lip or tongue
movement and the functioning of the vocal cords. Silent reading
most significantly helps the reader enjoy what he or she reads. This
is why silent reading can also be called reading for ple asure.

Difference between Loud Reading and Silent

Reading
Definition
Loud reading refers to the process that allows the reader to produce
sounds using his or her vocal cords and lip or tongue movement.
Silent reading is the process of reading where the reader only uses
his eyes and mind and does not produce any sound.

Speed of Reading
Compared to silent reading, loud reading is slower as it demands
more (vocal) physical effort. For instance, an average person who
reads aloud 200 words per minute is capable of reading 300 words
per minute if he/she is reading silently.

Reader’s Focus
Loud reading helps the reader to keep his focus fixed on the text,
while during silent reading, his mind can get easily distracted .
Advantages     
Loud reading helps the reader to maintain focus on the text, and
boosts reading and pronunciation skills. It also helps to memorize
facts. Silent reading, on the other hand, is ideal for reading in
crowded places and helps tp improve fast reading skills.

Conclusion
The main difference between loud reading and silent reading is that
in loud reading the reader produces sound using his tongue,
muscles, and vocal cords, whereas in silent reading, no such sound
is produced as the reader only uses the mind for the process of
reading. Although loud reading cannot be practically applied to
many places, silent reading can be done anywhere.

Four Methods of Teaching Reading

1.  The phonics method

This is a well-known and one of the best methods of teaching

reading. In this method, children are taught the alphabet first. And
learning the alphabet involves learning not only the names of the
letters but also the sounds they make. Among the methods of
teaching reading, the phonics method is thought to be the most
effective.

2. The whole-word approach

Often referred to as ‘look and say’ method, the whole-word

approach focuses on a learner’s ability to recognize whole words.
Show your child a word, sound the word and ask him to repeat the
whole word. Without the use of pictures, this method is not very
effective.

3. The language experience approach

In this method, every child learns different words. Children often

find this method very easy because they learn words they are
already familiar with.

4. The context support method

The context support method is one of the least discussed methods

of teaching reading, but it is not less effective than other methods.
To attract and hold the attention of the learner, it uses the
associative connection between words and pictures. Most educators
believe that this method works because it holds a learner’s
attention.

Writing skills
Techniques of good handwriting
Here are some tips for developing a beautiful handwriting
style:

1. Choose a style.
Writers who work by hand can choose from a variety of
handwriting styles. Most tend to prefer cursive
handwriting, where uppercase and lowercase letters flow
together on a piece of paper
2. Choose the right pen.
Modern calligraphy tends to rely on fountain pens, which
lend themselves well to cursive writing. Ballpoint pens
are more economical with their ink, and while they’re
great for doodles and jotted notes.
3. Practice consistently.
If you’re looking to improve your own penmanship—and
perhaps return to the level of good handwriting you may
have possessed in elementary and middle school—you
can practice writing on lined paper as a starting point.

4. Use the proper grip.

Take care not to hold your pen in a vise grip; such a

technique does not suit any style of writing, not even
doodling. Guide your pen with your index finger instead.

5. Take a formal class.

Beyond grade school, it may be hard to find a
handwriting class, but you can certainly find a
calligraphy class in most major cities.