1st Draft Persuasive Essay - Everyday Reading: A Powerful Way of Learning a Second Language Introduction Learning a second language is something that many people are afraid of, even though this is totally possible for anyone at any age. What concerns people the most is the fact that this process requires time management and significant interaction in the target language. If you think about how you are able to speak your native language now, you can notice that this took a long time and you have been learning it little by little, by practicing it every day. It is not rocket science, but it requires dedication and a lot of time and effort. Due to this fact, I strongly believe that reading every day is a powerful tool to acquire a second language. There are many reasons why I believe this, but three are very important. It allows the reader to increase his/her vocabulary, build confidence and develop a good habit.