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Become an Independent English Reader with 1,000 English Books

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Book Introduction

A child who had zero exposure to English until 3rd grade
The secret to getting into a gifted education center without private tutoring
The answer is “Read 1,000 English books”!

《End English Reading Independence with 1,000 English Books》 is a practical guidebook for mothers' English, compiled by two authors who have raised their children into English prodigies through 'English by Moms and Dads' through 'English by Reading a Lot of English Books', for parents who are worried about their children's English education.
The child of Mr. Hwang Hyeon-min, the co-author of this book, was a so-called 'English idiot' who hated English so much that he did not study English properly until the third grade of elementary school.
But as I gradually began to discover the joy of English through the easy and fun 'Dad's English' method using English books and English videos, something amazing happened.
A child who could only say 'hello' in English began to speak English in one year, and after two years, reached a level where he could freely talk with native speakers.
Not only did I get to read English novels in their original form, I even got accepted to a gifted education center affiliated with a university known for its high competition rate.
In the case of another co-author, Eunmi Kang, after experiencing the language barrier in the United States, she consistently tried to read English books at American libraries every day with her two elementary school-aged children. As a result, both children adapted well to the U.S., winning the U.S. Presidential Award for essay writing and excelling in various fields.

So, what do the two authors, who achieved such remarkable results through "Mom's English" and "Dad's English," have in common in their English education methods? It's "extensive reading of English books."
The two authors argue that “the only and most effective way to become good at English is to read English books.”
According to the authors, if children consistently read English books that are appropriate for their level and interests, they will be able to develop not only their English reading skills but also their expressive abilities such as speaking and writing in a balanced way.
《End English Reading Independence with 1,000 English Books》 systematically and specifically organizes the entire process of becoming independent in English reading from 0 to 5 stages for parents who fully agree with the benefits of reading English books but are concerned about how to teach their children to read English books.
The extensive and intensive reading curriculum and reading tips that can be applied directly to real-life situations using Mom's English, the Q&A corner that answers only the most frequently asked questions from mothers, a list of English videos and English learning tools that can be viewed and downloaded in real time via QR codes, a list of recommended English books by level of over 1,300 and a list of past Newbery Medal winners, etc., will be a useful guide for parents who are learning Mom's English.

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Mom's English Success Story
· Your child can become independent in reading English too.

prolog
Reading 1,000 English books starts with one book.

Before you start reading 1,000 English books,

· Why read 1,000 English books?
· What's more important than success in learning English
· 5-Step Roadmap to Independent English Reading
· Tips for choosing the right English book for your child
· Checking output is as important as English input
· Q&A on English Reading Independence, the Most Curious Question for Mothers
[Tip] Titan's Tools to Help You Become Independent in English Reading

Part 1, 1st English Reading Independence

[STEP 0] English Reading Independence Preparation Exercise - Listening Before Reading
· The power of listening that cannot be emphasized dozens of times
· The beginning of learning English, a language shower
· Become familiar with sound with Mother Goose
· Misconceptions and truths about listening intently and listening intently
· STEP 0 Output Check Time
· STEP 0 Q&A: The Questions Mothers Are Most Curious About

[STEP 1] Learning the Alphabet & Phonics_Getting to Know Letters
The Amazing Power of English Picture Books
· Alphabet & Phonics: Learn them this way and master them quickly.
· STEP 1 Practical Curriculum & Tips
· STEP 1 Output check time
· STEP 1 Q&A: The Questions Mothers Are Most Curious About

[STEP 2] Beginner Readers Reading - Developing Reading Skills
· The core of studying phonics, beginner readers reading
· Mastering Phoenix in 5 Steps
· What should be read and how should it be done in the Phoenix textbook and beginner readers?
· Be sure to keep word families and site words separate.
· An excellent secret to improving reading fluency
· STEP 2 Practical Curriculum & Tips
· STEP 2 Output check time
· STEP 2 Q&A: The Questions Mothers Are Most Curious About

* Key points for independent reading in English for the first time

Part 2, 2nd English Reading Independence

[STEP 3] Intermediate and Advanced Readers' Reading: It's Time to Start Reading for Meaning
· From reading fluency to reading comprehension
14 Ways to Improve Reading Comprehension
Expand your background knowledge by reading nonfiction.
· STEP 3 Practical Curriculum & Tips
· STEP 3 Output Check Time
· STEP 3 Q&A: The Questions Mothers Are Most Curious About

[STEP 4] Chapter Book Reading: The Beginning of Self-Directed English Reading
· Can my child read chapter books?
· Early Chapter Books, the Bridge Between Readers and Chapter Books
· Things to keep in mind when moving from early chapter books to chapter books
· Magic Tree House, a barometer of chapter book reading
· STEP 4 Practical Curriculum & Tips
· STEP 4 Output Check Time
· STEP 4 Q&A: The Questions Mothers Are Most Curious About

* Second English Reading Independent Key Points

Part 3, 3rd English Reading Independence

[STEP 5] Reading Novels: The Birth of a Child Reader
· Develop your English skills and critical thinking skills simultaneously by reading English novels.
· How to start reading English novels easily
· A bridge between graphic novels, chapter books, and novels
· The effects of reading English books leading up to the CSAT
· STEP 5 Practical Curriculum & Tips
· STEP 5 Output Check Time
· STEP 5 Q&A: The Questions Mothers Are Most Curious About
Key Points for Third-Grade English Reading Independently

Epilogue
Reading English books is not the "best way" to become fluent in English, but the "only way."

supplement
Appendix 1: List of recommended English books
· Appendix 2: List of Newbery Medal Winners

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There is no way to improve your English skills as dramatically as reading English books.
If you consistently read over a thousand English books, your child's English skills will naturally improve.
I strongly recommend that you challenge your child to read English books during elementary school, when language development is explosive.
Instead of spending excessively on private tutoring to learn English in advance, use that money to buy and read a variety of English books.
I guarantee that this option is more cost-effective.
And I want you to remember this point.
It is true that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
To achieve the goal of 'reading 1,000 English books', you must first open your first English book.
So the important thing is to start right now.

--- From the "Prologue"

My child started reading English books a little late, and is currently in 6th grade. I hope you don't worry too much even though he is reading at the early chapter book level.
If your child discovers the joy of reading English books and has developed a good reading habit, they can continue reading English books even after they enter middle school.
Even children who seem to have good English skills right now thanks to private education such as academies, if they do not read English books consistently and properly, as I mentioned earlier, even if they are lucky enough to get into a prestigious university, they will still struggle with English.

--- From "5-Step Roadmap to Independent English Reading"

Leveling up happens naturally through consistent level reading (reading several books of a similar level) that are slightly easier than the child's current level or just right for the child's level.
If you force yourself to level up by finishing one series and then quickly moving on to the next, you may appear to be reading English books well on the outside, but your actual skills will likely not improve at all.
Rather than forcibly leveling up, it is more important to strengthen your reading muscles by reading the same book repeatedly or by reading a wide range of books at the same level, even if it takes time.

--- From "How to Choose the Perfect English Book for Your Child"

The first step to becoming independent in English reading is, surprisingly, not 'reading' but 'listening'.
(…) Even if you can’t hear and speak perfectly like a native speaker, you must first become familiar with the sounds of English before you can move on to reading.
Even if you skip this step and take the 'Phoenix Attribute 3-month course', you will still have difficulty reading even easy English picture books.
(…) Think back to when you bathe a newborn. When you wash a baby, you don't just immerse them in water.
Haven't you ever helped your child acclimate to the warm water by slowly soaking them from the feet up? The same goes for starting to read English books.
It is absolutely necessary for a child to feel comfortable with the new language.
This is another reason why listening must come before reading activities.
Only by becoming accustomed to the sounds of English through listening to English in this way can children develop the ability to distinguish between English phonemes and phonetic values.

--- From "The Power of Listening That Can't Be Overemphasized Dozens of Times"

English picture books are books intended for children whose native language is English.
Therefore, very precise and refined expressions appear in terms of grammatical expressions and vocabulary usage.
As children read English picture books and become familiar with the sentences in the books, they will naturally internalize English grammar.
In this way, reading English picture books is an important first step in giving children wings to learn a new language called English.
(…) In addition, while reading English picture books, children can develop their imagination and social skills by interacting closely with their parents, and they can also gain emotional and psychological stability.

--- From "The Amazing Power of English Picture Books"

Phoenix is not something that can be completed by just reading a few textbooks.
It can only be completed when supported by reading a large amount of English books.
However, in the early stages of phonics, the books a child reads should be simple and easy enough that the child can infer the content just by looking at the pictures.
It should be easy to learn English sentence structures because it has repetitive patterns.
I told you not to just buy the entire collection, but to read a few books at the library first and see how your child reacts before making a decision.
However, for basic leaders, it is effective to purchase the complete set and read it repeatedly, which is called 'boxing'.
If you read it over and over again, children will almost memorize it, and because there aren't many books, it doesn't take that long to read all the books in the box.

--- From "The Core of Phoenix Study, Beginner Leaders' Reading"

When transitioning from Reader's Reading to Chapter Books, it is recommended to read nonfiction Reader's Reading.
Nonfiction refers to writings that are not fiction, that is, stories that are not made up.
For example, informational texts such as guides, explanatory texts, or texts that provide knowledge are collectively called nonfiction.
Nonfiction, like fiction, comes in a variety of formats, from picture books to readers and chapter books.
Nonfiction often contains words that don't appear in fiction, so even if they're given the same reading score, children may find them much more difficult.
But for the same reason, it's important to read nonfiction alongside English books.
Only then can you fill in the gaps in your vocabulary that can easily arise when you only read fiction.

--- From "Expanding Background Knowledge by Reading Nonfiction"

Chapter books are actually an intermediate step before reading English novels.
So, compared to English novels that focus on expressing literary values based on Anglo-American culture without considering vocabulary level or sentence difficulty, the reading difficulty can be seen as much lower.
Based on native American elementary school students, they read Readers for reading practice until first grade, move on to early chapter books around second grade, and start reading chapter books mainly around third grade (of course, there are individual differences here).
Children who have consistently read English books from a young age can develop to a reading level similar to that of American students, even if they learn English as a second language.

--- From "Things to Consider When Moving from Early Chapter Books to Chapter Books"

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author who has made the greatest contribution to the development of American children's literature. Many of the past winners reflect American culture and history, including issues of race, the gap between the rich and the poor, and gender equality, so the content may be somewhat difficult for non-native English readers.
But if we think about it the other way around, reading Newbery Medal-winning works can be an opportunity for our children to gain a deeper understanding of American culture and Western culture, and to broaden their background knowledge.

--- From "How to Start Reading English Novels Easily"

The ability to read English passages quickly and accurately on the CSAT is not something that can be developed quickly by solving workbooks at an academy.
People often think that studying English for university admission and studying English for practical use in real life are different.
It's true that studying English for exams requires a more strategic approach, unlike learning English for smooth communication in everyday life.
For example, techniques to shorten problem-solving time, such as reading the problem first and then finding the corresponding content in the passage, are also necessary.
But this is only a minor technique.
Fundamentally, you need to have English literacy to get a good score on the English section of the CSAT.
And the best way to acquire English literacy, as you have seen so far, is to read English books consistently.

--- From "The Effects of Reading English Books Leading Up to the College Scholastic Ability Test"

Publisher's Review

We will take responsibility for our children's independence in reading English.
The most realistic and effective way to study English!

“Reading English books will help you become good at English.”
“It’s not ‘the best way,’ it’s ‘the only way.’”

In the Korean educational field, 'English' is the subject of greater interest than any other subject.
English is taught in public education starting in the third grade of elementary school, but every year, English kindergartens and other private educational institutions that provide advanced English education are running out of space, so much so that students have to wait in line.
However, considering the high cost of private education and the time and energy invested in sending children to English academies starting from English kindergartens and continuing through 12 years of elementary, middle, and high school, it can be said that the output of English education in Korea is quite low compared to the input.
For example, the percentage of students who received a grade 1 in English on the 2022 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) was only 6.25%.
Even though the English section of the CSAT is an absolute evaluation where you can get a grade 1 if you score over 90 points.

As such, there is a growing trend of parents becoming interested in 'Mom's English' as an alternative to high-cost, low-efficiency, and low-cost private English education.
Mom's English is clearly an excellent English education method that can replace excessive pre-learning, as it allows you to teach English comfortably and enjoyably at home, tailored to your child's level and interests.
However, even mother-style English has its own set of difficulties and inefficiencies.
Because of the nature of Mom's English, there are numerous methods suggested depending on the family and child's personality, so many parents often get tired of searching for and filtering information before even starting Mom's English properly.
Also, since there is no external pressure, there are many cases where people try all kinds of good methods and give up halfway through when the results are not as expected.

『End English Reading Independence with 1,000 English Books』 is a book compiled by two authors who have raised their children to be English prodigies through 'Mom's and Dad's English' through 'Reading a Lot of English Books', and who have joined forces to help parents who are concerned about their children's English education.
The son of Mr. Hwang Hyeon-min, one of the co-authors and the operator of the Naver Cafe 'Mom's English Practice Group', hated English until the third grade of elementary school, but after learning English through 'Dad's English', he started speaking English within a year, and after two years, his English skills improved to the point where he could freely talk with native speakers.
Of course, it is now possible to read English novels, including Harry Potter, in their original language.
Not only that, but I also achieved the result of being accepted to a gifted education center affiliated with a university, which is famous for its high competition rate.
Another co-author, Eunmi Kang, experienced the language barrier in the United States, and after consistently trying to read English books at American libraries with her two elementary school-aged children every day, both of them received the U.S. Presidential Award for essay writing and excelled in various fields.
The two authors who achieved excellent results in English education through Mom's and Dad's methods had something in common in their English education methods.
It is ‘reading a lot of English books.’
The two authors say without hesitation, “The only, most efficient, and excellent way to become good at English is to read English books.”

Your English ears will open, your English speaking will become more fluent, and you will even be able to read a lot of English books!
A roadmap for independent English reading, from phonics to novels, from 0 to 5 levels.
“Even a thousand English books start with volume one.”

According to the authors, reading English books is the best way to learn English because it can be tailored to children's developmental stage and pace.
When children are exposed to English through excellent stories created by great writers who carefully consider both form (rhyme, rhythm, sentence patterns, etc.) and content (content that contains good values that nurture children's emotions), they can learn English as easily and enjoyably as they did their native language.
Since it is not something you think of as studying and learning, it goes without saying that the most important thing in language learning is repetition.

"Achieving Independence in English Reading with 1,000 English Books" was written and organized for parents who know that reading English books is beneficial, but have difficulty figuring out how and where to start.
When climbing a high mountain, it is very helpful to know the exact route to the summit.
Also, rather than trying to reach the top all at once, if you break down your goal into smaller pieces and steadily achieve small accomplishments, you will be able to reach the top without getting tired.
In 『End English Reading Independence with 1,000 English Books』, the stepping stone goal that a child must go through to become independent in English reading is divided into three stages (1st, 2nd, 3rd), and each stage is further subdivided into 0~5 steps to systematically present a roadmap for independent English reading.

'STEP 0' is the preparatory stage for independent English reading.
The first step to becoming independent in reading English is, contrary to popular belief, not 'reading' but 'listening'.
Sufficient English speech input is necessary to understand the meaning of the speech sounds and to connect the English alphabet with English speech sounds.
This is why this book sets up a 'STEP 0' stage that focuses on English listening activities as a preliminary preparation stage for 'Reading Stage 1'.
'STEP 1' is the stage for learning the alphabet and phonics rules.
The goal at this stage is to understand the relationship between English sounds and letters and become familiar with the sounds, forms, and meanings of basic English vocabulary.
'STEP 2' is the stage to develop reading fluency through beginner readers, and 'STEP 3' is the stage to develop reading comprehension through intermediate and advanced readers.
If you consistently read Readers in stages through various methods such as listening to English audio (reading sentences from English books while listening to them), horizontal reading (reading several English books of the same level), extensive reading, and intensive reading, you will be able to kill two birds with one stone: fluency and literacy.
'STEP 4' is the stage where children can read English books on their own without parental help through reading chapter books, which can be called the 'flower of English reading.'
Lastly, 'STEP 5' is the stage where you can read English novels such as 'Harry Potter' or 'The Chronicles of Narnia' in their original language fluently. At this stage, you will not only be able to communicate well in English, but you will also have internalized the culture and way of thinking of the English-speaking world, and will be able to think critically in English.

Mom's English Success Story, a List of Recommended English Videos That Will Open Your Ears and Mouth
A comprehensive list of over 1,000 English books and past Newbery Medal winners!
An excellent guidebook for parents who want to learn English the way moms do.

The greatest strength of 『Achieving Independence in English Reading with 1,000 English Books』 is that it condenses only the most essential parts of the entire process of becoming independent in English reading, which can be considered a very large volume, into a single book.
In other words, with this one book, you can acquire all the know-how for the entire process of becoming independent in English reading, from the initial stage of mother-style English, which involves increasing English listening input using Mother Goose and other resources, to the final stage of mother-style English, which involves reading English novels in their original language.
To this end, the text contains extensive reading and intensive reading curriculum and reading tips that can be applied directly to real-life situations, as well as a Q&A corner that answers only the questions that mothers are most curious about. This book organizes the know-how of mothers' English by adding realism and specificity rather than just talking about things that are out of the blue.
Also, when learning English, output activities that express your thoughts in English are just as important as the abundant input. To this end, we have provided a guide to various English output activities that can be easily attempted at any home, organized by level.
By consistently engaging in English speaking and writing activities based on reading English books, you can simultaneously develop the four pillars of English learning: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

One of the virtues of this book is that it includes a carefully selected list of recommended English videos and books that will help your child develop their English ears and speaking skills.
While explaining the process and principles of independent English reading is important, the information that parents who teach English in a motherly way in the English education field desperately need is a list of English books that provides detailed information on which books their children should read.
"End English Reading Independence with 1,000 English Books" includes a list of recommended English books of approximately 1,300 levels, as well as a list of past Newbery Medal winners as an appendix.
Just by referring to these lists, you can provide your child with a steady stream of good English books.
Additionally, in sections recommending English videos or various learning tools to help you study English, QR codes are included so that you can easily watch or download the videos or learning tools.

Some people know that reading English books is important, but they may wonder, "How can I read 1,000 English books?"
However, according to the authors, if you have your own principles for reading English books during the six years of elementary school when you have relatively free time management, it is entirely possible to read 1,000 English books.
Here, '1,000 books' is a symbolic number; you can read more than that, or even much more.
However, the reason I used the expression '1,000 books' is to emphasize that nothing is as important as reading a lot of English books to improve your English skills.
Additionally, the authors say that reading 10 books 100 times or 100 books 10 times is considered reading 1,000 books.
Rather, from a language learning perspective, it is more efficient to read the same book repeatedly.
What is important at this time is for parents to do their best to help their children enjoy reading English books, rather than making reading English books a learning process and putting pressure on them.
There is no better way to learn English than reading English books, as it allows you to have fun learning and mastering English while also connecting with your parents and spending emotionally fulfilling time.
To reap the benefits of 'reading 1,000 English books', you must start by 'reading one English book' right now.
Learning a new language is never possible in a short period of time.
With the proverb "A little dust gathers to make a mountain," why not start reading English books with your beloved child today with "Achieving Independence in English Reading with 1,000 English Books"?

GOODS SPECIFICS

- Date of issue: November 10, 2023

- Page count, weight, size: 488 pages | 710g | 152*225*25mm

- ISBN13: 9791168271463

- ISBN10: 1168271460