Teaching reading through foreign press

This paper has highlighted the problems facing the communicative and interactive teaching of English language. It has also dwelt on how newspapers can be used by teachers to develop the speaking, reading and writing skills of different levels of learners. Newspapers are affordable, available, and written in their final drafts, and so with minimal errors. This makes them a worthwhile language learning resource. It is therefore hoped that, this article will have a positive impact on the teaching and learning of English as a second language