Nowadays many people think that reading is unnecessary, since there are so many sources of information and types of entertainment, such as TV, cinema and the Internet. I believe they are wrong because reading is very beneficial in many ways. Good reading skills are very important in language learning. Reading improves spelling because when students learn to sound out letters and words, spelling becomes easier. It helps to expand vocabulary, as the best way to acquire a large vocabulary is by reading. Students learn new words as they read and put them in their minds for later use. . They also unconsciously absorb information about things like how to structure sentences, how words are used in different contexts, and this provides a better understanding of word usage and definitions than the cold facts of a dictionary. It improves a person's vocabulary and knowledge without the person even realizing it. Even if students don't understand every word, they will hear new sounds, words and phrases that they can then try out, copying what they heard. They can understand ideas, follow arguments and detect implications. Reading texts also provides good models for writing in English. Krashen (2004) found that reading is extremely important for learning English, as it is the only way to “become a good reader, develop a good writing style, adequate vocabulary, advanced grammar” and the only way to “become a good speller”. ”.According to research conducted by Bohlmann & Pretorius (2003), there is a significant correlation between reading ability and academic success. This means that students who read a lot are more likely to do well in school and pass exams than students who read little. Good readers not only perform better in subjects such as reading, English and history, but they perform better in all subjects and throughout school. Another study by Bohlmann & Pretorius (2002) showed that students who failed mathematics exams achieved 50% or less in reading comprehension, meaning they understood only half of the text or less. But as their reading skills improved, their math scores also improved. Therefore, students who read a lot and who understand what they read usually get good grades. It means that reading is essential for academic success. Reading