The average reading speed across all languages is 1.42 ± 0.13 texts/min (± Standard Deviation). The average reading speed of most English-speaking adults is around 200 to 250 words per minute. But what about a native Italian speaker, or a native Japanese speaker? Have you ever wondered whether language determines reading speed? Some languages seem […]
We learn in grammar school about run-on sentences and how to avoid them. In general, the thought about long sentences is that they make the text harder to read. A long sentence is difficult to read as the writer keeps the reader waiting for the main idea until the middle or end of the sentence […]
Today, a person’s smartphone is the tool they use the most throughout the day. From managing their calendar, checking their email, and texting a funny gif to a friend, their phone is something they can’t live without. Some people can go throughout their day without checking their cell phone, but for a vast majority of […]
Having a child read a book on their own is the end goal for any teacher or parent. Reading aloud is a building block to help a child get there. It may seem contradictory. You want them to be able to identify letters and words, so how does this benefit them if they aren’t looking at […]
Some of today’s best-selling authors got their start working jobs that are a far cry from being an author. The jobs, whether authors hated them or liked them, in turn, inspired them to write their best works. Everyone has to start somewhere, right? Take a look at where these successful authors began. Agatha Christie Apothecaries’ […]
Books such as Tiny Habits, Outliers: The Story Of Success, or Make It Stick, are among the best ones to help you achieve your goals faster. Each of these books offers practical tips that will help you build habits that stick. By practicing the techniques therein, you’ll succeed personally and professionally. Face it, we all […]
