Skimming and scanning are two important reading techniques that help readers understand written texts quickly and effectively. In the study of the structure of English, these techniques are especially useful because they enable learners to identify important information, understand the organisation of a passage, and read according to a particular purpose. Although both techniques involve rapid reading, their purposes are different. Skimming is used to obtain the general idea of a text, whereas scanning is used to locate specific information. Skimming means reading a text quickly to understand its main idea or overall meaning. While skimming, the reader does not read every word or sentence carefully. Instead, attention is given to the title, headings, introductory and concluding sentences, keywords, and important phrases. Skimming is useful when a reader wants to know what a passage is about before reading it in detail. For example, a student may skim a