DESPITE my trepidation, I made it a point to visit a book sale recently. Now in my 70s, I still enjoy reading, and I believe the best way to inculcate the habit is through newspapers. Relying solely on digital content may not foster a strong reading habit, as users often skim bite-sized information, which does little to strengthen language proficiency. THIAGAN MATHIAPARANAMRetired teacherKlangWith the theme of the article in mind, carry out the following English language activities. The Star’s Newspaper-in-Education (Star-NiE) programme promotes English language learning in primary and secondary schools nationwide.

Source: The Star February 08, 2026 00:14 UTC