Simple View of Reading

The Simple View of Reading suggests that reading comprehension depends on two main skills: decoding, which is recognizing words and understanding their meaning, and language comprehension, which involves understanding spoken language, vocabulary, and background knowledge. Both skills are essential; good decoding helps you read words accurately, while strong language skills help you understand and interpret what you read. Effective reading requires a balance of these skills working together, meaning that improving both decoding abilities and language understanding leads to better overall reading comprehension.