所謂閱讀能力的培養包含鼓勵學生在無任何的協助下閱讀不熟悉或是以外語撰寫的文章，例如英語故事書、英語報章雜誌、英語系國家餐廳的菜單或廣告傳單等等，除此之外，進而培養學生對閱讀的興趣。作者根據以上的教學目標，提供實用的教學技巧，本書尤其適合教授考試及學術英語課程(EAP)的老師。
In this classic text, Christine Nuttall examines and breaks down the skills we use in reading. Based on this analysis, she suggests practical strategies you can immediately use in the classroom to help your students develop their reading competence to a higher level. Especially useful for exam and EAP classes.