reading habit — how often you read
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutraloccasional
The way someone usually reads, including how often and what kinds of things they read.
Say it like a native
Textbook It is beneficial to cultivate a regular practice of reading.
Native It's good to get into a reading habit.
'Cultivate a regular practice of reading' is stiff; 'get into a reading habit' is natural.
Pattern: someone's reading habit(s); develop/improve/change reading habits
In use
- My reading habits changed a lot after I started university; now I read almost every night before bed.daily life
- I believe having good reading habits is important because it helps you learn new things and relax at the same time.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I have a good habit of read.
✓ I have a good reading habit.
After 'habit of', use the -ing form ('reading'), or say 'reading habit'.
Common collocations
reading habit— reading habit, good reading habits, get into the habit of reading, develop a reading habit
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'reading skills' (how well you read) or 'reading hobby' (reading for fun).