I did this with some considerable success. But I found out that it trains different abilities. Naturally, reading a new language and comprehending comes faster

I did this with some considerable success. But I found out that it trains different abilities. Naturally, reading a new language and comprehending comes faster than being able to speak it. As far as reading and recognizing words go, it helped. Didn't help much with my speaking ability, which is the real thing I wanted.