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Is Speed Reading For Everyone?
Below we set out some of the circumstances under which it may be beneficial to be able to speed read and other circumstances where it may not be so beneficial to be able to speed read: When it is beneficial to speed read Essentially, the great joy of being able to speed read is the [...]
Does Speed Reading Take The Joy Out Of Reading?
A common enough remark is that speed reading takes the joy out of reading. However, is this entirely fair? Would it not be fairer to say that being able to speed read actually increases the joy of reading? To answer this, we need to look at some of the reasons why we are speed reading [...]
Vocalization – The Biggest Hurdle In Speed Reading
Very often, when perusing materials relating to improving your speed reading skills, you’ll see comments to the effect that vocalization is the biggest hurdle in speed reading. Moreover, if you do happen to be one of those people who vocalize when you read, you’ll need to overcome this practice if you want to significantly increase [...]
Which Is More Important, Reading Faster Or Comprehension?
It is an almost instinctive reaction to think that reading faster equates with comprehending less. Empirical evidence, however, seems to indicate otherwise – individuals who read at slower rates are just as likely not to fully comprehend what they have read as those who read too fast. Consequently, trying to find an optimum between the [...]
Various Speed Reading Techniques
The ability to speed read is an important skill in today’s world, where – whether we are students or at work – we are often expected to read hefty amounts of materials on a daily basis. As a result, improving your speed reading technique is something each and every one of us should not only [...]
Skimming – Will It Improve Your Reading Speed?
A cornerstone of the ability to speed read is the ability to skim. However, many argue that skimming is in fact cheating – i.e. you’re not really reading at all! The following is a brief outline argument in favor of why skimming will improve your reading speed (and ability). Basically, skimming is the most rudimentary [...]
Benefits Of Speed Reading
Obviously few people want to undertake the task of learning a new skill, such as speed reading, if there is no direct benefit. Life’s just too short. So, what are the direct and indirect benefits of learning to speed read? The answer to this question very much depends at what stage in your life you [...]
Can Anyone Improve Their Reading Speed?
A question that is often asked of speed reading trainers is whether or not anyone can improve their reading speed. The simple, straightforward, answer to this question is “yes”, they can. However, this is not to say that the leaner will not have to provide some input of their own: after all, all learning is [...]