I like to read but I never have time for it anymore
Reading is a complex cognitive process
What is complex about it?
It involves decoding symbols in order to construct meaning
That makes sense. Do we know which civilizations were the first to read and write?
It was a means of language acquisition and communication in old times
How long ago?
Reading
Reading is the complex cognitive process of decoding symbols to derive meaning. It is a form of language processing.
Success in this process is measured as "reading comprehension". Reading is a means for language acquisition, communication, and sharing information and ideas. The symbols are typically visual (written or printed) but may be tactile (Braille). Like all languages, it is a complex interaction between text and reader, shaped by prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and the language community—which is
Learning to read
Learning to read is the acquisition and practice of the skills necessary to understand the meaning behind printed words. For a fairly good reader, the skill of reading often feels simple, effortless, and automatic; however, the process of learning to read is complex and builds on cognitive, linguistic, and social skills developed from a very early age.
Writing systems.
Usually, in order to understand a text, it is necessary to understand the spoken language associated with that text. In this way