Mongolian Extensive Reading Association

About us

Founded in 2018, Mongolian Extensive Reading Association (MERA) is a non-governmental organization, an affiliate of ER Foundation, that unites English teachers, pupils, and individual language learners.

We aim to:

Ensure the ER approach to extend National Program for teaching English
Document / review ER practices
Cooperate xreading.com and other graded reading resources
Represent / Represent ER foundation in Mongolia
Report the ER best practices and action learning practices to the learners and teachers

Key activities:

Orientation Trainings on ER
Guideline to ER events such as Reading Campaigns and Short Term projects
Prepare or translate handouts on ER approach to teachers
Participate & Present to ER Around the World Congress
Module Training Host to Teachers’ Development
Pre Reading Workshop for Enrichment Program I, II, III, IV
Technical Assistance to Lingors education institute and its admin or mentor teachers

2900+

English Teachers

Our Approach

The extensive reading approach encourages language learners to read a large quantity of material for pleasure and general understanding, aiming to improve reading fluency and comprehension, rather than focusing on detailed analysis or specific tasks.

Key Principles

Reading for Pleasure: The primary goal is to make reading enjoyable and engaging.
Reading a Wide Variety of Texts: Learners should have access to a diverse range of materials, including novels, magazines, and other interesting texts.
Focus on Fluency and Comprehension: The emphasis is on reading quickly and understanding the overall meaning, rather than struggling with every word.
Independent Reading: Students choose what they want to read and are encouraged to read independently, often in a sustained simple story (SSS) method.
Easy-to-Understand Materials: The texts should be at a level that learners can generally understand, allowing them to focus on the flow of the story and build confidence.
Post-Reading Activities (Optional): While reading for pleasure is the main focus, some teachers may choose to incorporate post-reading activities, such as book discussions, questio