French

Reading and writing in any language are active processes. You're not just passively absorbing or producing words; you're engaging with meaning.

Skimming is quickly reading a text to get the general idea or gist.
Scanning is looking for specific information without reading every word.

• How to skim: Read the title, headings, first and last sentences of paragraphs, and any highlighted words.
• How to scan: Identify keywords from your question, then quickly move your eyes across the text to find those words or their synonyms. Once found, read the sentence or paragraph carefully for context.