Scanning: Scanning is a reading technique where you quickly look through a text to find specific information without reading everything.

Example 1: Looking for a friend's phone number in a contact list. You scan through names until you find the one you need.

Example 2: Searching for a date in a history book. You quickly scan the pages to find the specific year you're looking for.

Skimming: Skimming is a way of reading quickly to understand the general idea or main points without focusing on the details.

Example 1: Flipping through a magazine to see which articles interest you. You skim the titles and pictures to get a general idea.

Example 2: Skimming a chapter in a textbook before studying it. You glance at the headings, bold words, and first sentences to get the main idea of the chapter.