Do you enjoy being read to, or reading aloud to someone? Tell me about it.

B Natural answer

Yes, especially when the reader has a good voice. I enjoy slowing down and really hearing the details, so I notice things I might miss on my own. I also like when someone can bring the story to life, because each character feels different and more real. When I read aloud to someone, I try to do the same and keep the pace natural. It feels a bit like performing, but in a friendly way. For me, books are often more memorable when they are shared.

Key phrases in this answer

• slowing down — doing something more slowly“Slowing down helps me understand the story better.”
• bring the story to life — make a story feel vivid and real“A good narrator can bring the story to life.”
• keep the pace natural — speak or read at a normal, comfortable speed“When I read aloud, I try to keep the pace natural.”
• curl up with a book — sit comfortably and read for a while“On rainy days, I like to curl up with a book and tea.”
• being read to — having someone read aloud for you“As a child, I loved being read to before sleep.”
• at bedtime — when you are getting ready to sleep“We often read stories at bedtime.”