Weak English Skills

ysk1
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:32:07 +0000

Hello,
I’m a student going into second year in Fall.
My weak English skills make it hard to read and grasp contents of textbooks and research papers quickly and efficiently.
English isn’t my native language.
In high school English classes, I’ve never received a grade higher than a B.
I really want to be like those who read textbooks and research papers in a flash and still understand them very well.
I’m willing to do whatever it takes to become like one of those kinds of people.
What is the best way of becoming a master at verbal?
Just read, read, and read?
Will reading things like the Economist and the NYT really allow you to become a great English user?
Of course, becoming a great English user doesn’t happen overnight, but, generally, how much should you read to see an effect?