The debate regarding "are audiobooks reading" stems more from the semantics of the wording. You do not read an audiobook, you listen to an audiobook. Reading and listening are two different skills. That doesn't mean to say that listening to an audiobook doesn't count towards your reading goals. Of course it does. You've still consumed the book, it's just a different medium.
hmmm I see where you're coming from regarding semantics and I agree there are people who hold the semantic inaccuracy as their primary issue, but I've also met people irl who, once I say I listened to an audiobook instead of actually physically reading with my eyeballs, discount my reading of a book and no longer find my opinions worth engaging with since I didn't 'read' it. the people I've come across who feel strongly about this are often coming from, in my opinion, a false sense of intellectual superiority. but I do acknowledge that not everyone comes from that camp and some people really just want to use firm verbs lol. have you come across both sides? or mainly just people who care for the semantics?
@@tobi_f I totally get that. I think simpler books work really well in audio like YA and romances. Books that require more attention I usually listen to the audio and read physically at the same time. I love doing that. And for really complex stuff I just read regularly super slowly. I don’t usually just put a classic on audio while I drive for example, I’ll play something light and easy to follow at those times. So maybe that method could make it work for you? But I also get if it’s just 100% a pass. Some people are just better visual readers!
The debate regarding "are audiobooks reading" stems more from the semantics of the wording. You do not read an audiobook, you listen to an audiobook. Reading and listening are two different skills. That doesn't mean to say that listening to an audiobook doesn't count towards your reading goals. Of course it does. You've still consumed the book, it's just a different medium.
hmmm I see where you're coming from regarding semantics and I agree there are people who hold the semantic inaccuracy as their primary issue, but I've also met people irl who, once I say I listened to an audiobook instead of actually physically reading with my eyeballs, discount my reading of a book and no longer find my opinions worth engaging with since I didn't 'read' it. the people I've come across who feel strongly about this are often coming from, in my opinion, a false sense of intellectual superiority. but I do acknowledge that not everyone comes from that camp and some people really just want to use firm verbs lol. have you come across both sides? or mainly just people who care for the semantics?
i wish i could enjoy audiobooks, but i always get distracted and then have to rewind!
@@tobi_f I totally get that. I think simpler books work really well in audio like YA and romances. Books that require more attention I usually listen to the audio and read physically at the same time. I love doing that. And for really complex stuff I just read regularly super slowly. I don’t usually just put a classic on audio while I drive for example, I’ll play something light and easy to follow at those times. So maybe that method could make it work for you? But I also get if it’s just 100% a pass. Some people are just better visual readers!
What microphone is that?
its the rode wireless me mic!
Good vid! I will definitely implement these tips into my reading efforts
thank you! let me know if you read anything good!
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