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International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD)
Special Issue on Innovative Development of Modern Research
Available Online: www.ijtsrd.com e-ISSN: 2456 – 6470

Features of Reading as a Process of Communication,

Reading as a Goal and Means of Learning

N. K. Ravshanova

Senior Teacher of Karshi Institute of Engineering and Economics, Karshi, Uzbekistan

ABSTRACT the text; depth is manifested in the interpretation of the
The article says that literally, any periodical or textural extracted information and in the understanding of the
reference to reading either asserts or implies that the main subtext; accuracy includes the adequacy of understanding
function of reading is to convey to the listeners by voice the the language form and content.
thoughts and feelings of the writer. The author usually goes
In this regard, it is necessary to pay more attention to the
on to explain how reading should be taught in order to
fulfill this mission. formation of students actions that form the basis of basic
reading skills, such as anticipating the content, highlighting

KEYWORDS: perception, thinking, understanding, semantic milestones, compressing the text and interpreting
interpretation it.
The organization of communicative-oriented teaching of
Reading is one of the main ways to learn languages. foreign language reading is connected, firstly, with the need
Therefore, we must fully imagine what we are reading. In
to create an atmosphere of communication, a communicative
foreign methods, the following definition of reading is given.
environment in the classroom, and secondly, taking into
Following them, we agree that reading is more than account the specifics of the processes of perception and
recognizing words and collecting the concepts, information, understanding.
and ideas put forward by the author, as they relate to the
reader's previous experience and knowledge. Only the Various organizational forms of work (individual, pair,
author of the passage includes some of the information; the group, collective) contribute to the intensification of foreign
interpretation of the rest of the information rests with the language communication in the classroom, which requires
reader. No written text is a topic that is completely self- knowledge of the technique of forming training groups and
evident. When the reader interprets the text, he should refer pairs, methods and techniques for managing educational
to his stock of knowledge related to the text (see The activities during the training session. It should be noted that
Language Art of Pamela J. Smith).Farris, p 362). the variability of the content of modern domestic textbooks
on a foreign language (the presence of several texts on the
Reading is one of the main abilities that a student must
same problem, alternative tasks) provides students with a
obtain within the process of mastering a foreign language in choice of educational material based on personal
school. Reading is the understanding of written texts. This is preferences, and the teacher gives ample opportunities for
a complex activity that involves both perception and
alternating modes of work: individual (reading one of the
thinking. Reading consists of two interrelated processes: texts), group (performing tasks for a separate text),
word recognition and comprehension. Word recognition collective (performing general tasks for all texts).
refers to the process of perceiving how written characters
correspond to spoken language. Understanding is the The main factors that affect the success of the processes of
process of making sense of words, sentences, and coherent perception and understanding of a foreign language text can
text. Readers typically use background knowledge, be divided into three groups:
vocabulary, grammar knowledge, text experience, and other 1. knowledge of the surrounding world, the subject (topic);
strategies to help them understand the written text. Through 2. knowledge of grammar and vocabulary of the language
reading in a foreign language, the student enriches their being studied;
knowledge of the world around them. He gets acquainted 3. understanding the context of presentation or
with the countries where the language is spoken. functioning of language and speech material
Teaching foreign language reading in line with the Reading develops students' intelligence. This helps to
communicative approach has its own characteristics, develop their memory, will, and imagination. Students get
primarily related to the organization of the learning process used to working with books which in turn, facilitates
itself. Our observations during the students ' practical independent practice in further reading. Learning to read is
training in schools show that, as a rule, working with texts very important because it helps to develop other skills:
for reading in the classroom is quite monotonous, it is mainly speaking and writing.
reduced to the control of understanding, most often through
The fact that a significant number of teachers either do not
translation into their native language.
accept the above goal as a reason for learning to read, or, if
Monotony, low work rate do not contribute much to the they do, do not see its consequences, was recently noted in
development of full-fledged communication skills, which, as an analysis of the responses of more than 800 teachers to
is known, are characterized by three parameters – statements regarding oral reading found in the Inventory of
completeness, depth and accuracy of understanding. Teachers ' Knowledge about Reading, which was introduced
Completeness reflects a quantitative measure and is as part of an extensive training program in the service sector.
manifested in the degree of understanding of the content of On this tool, 37 percent indicated that the main justification

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