The two of you can learn new words together, too. When you come across an unfamiliar word, look it up. Find out what it means, as well as how to pronounce it correctly. Expansion of your word knowledge increases your ability to communicate. If you and your child learn to communicate you will have a better chance of success in your relationship with that childs, with relationships in general, and improve your employment prospects.
Today is a good day to read aloud with a child.
Start at birth. Your public library probably has a list of age-appropriate books to recommend. If the child is very young, read the newspaper or a novel to him or her. Start adding in touchy-feelie books, then very simple ones for toddlers. As the child also learns to read, keep right on going with the child reading aloud to you.