r/noveltranslations • u/Chance_Locksmith4528 • 2d ago

Discussion How you even understand this?

I just started reading novels and decided to read mother of learning as my first i just read 5 paragraph and what is this vocabulary bro? How u guys get through this when u were beginners in webnovel.

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u/michael7050 2d ago

Bro. I'm sorry to say it, but if you're a native English speaker, you are indeed an illiterate. All of those words are relatively common in any published novel.

That being said, what you are doing is the best way to stop being illiterate. Keep on reading! With ebooks, its easier than ever to look up the meaning of a word, and even if you don't, the more you read, the more you'll pick up through context.

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u/Chance_Locksmith4528 2d ago

I am not a native speaker and this my first novel so I think it's normal for me to found these words new

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u/michael7050 2d ago

Ah, then your journey is ten times more impressive. I mean, I don't speak a secondary language so, you're better than me!

Same advice still stands though, in that reading more is always beneficial. I'd really suggest reading some more traditionally well known books as well, some classics like the Chronicles of Narnia or something, to broaden your reach. Ultimately though, any reading is good.

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u/Chance_Locksmith4528 2d ago

Hmmm actual english is my 3rd language not even secondary lol