Measuring success, progress, and overall growth is something that all industries and companies do. Having a base number to compare yourself to allows you to see what you can improve on. The same idea comes to reading and writing. There are different scales and methods to measure a persons’ reading level. This is more […]
It’s funny (and freighting) at the amount of time people spend on their phones. Go to any cafe in the morning, and take a look around at what others are doing. You’ll see some folks reading a book or a paper (which we encourage!), especially if they are on a break from work. Although, chances […]
Language is a system of words, gestures, and symbols used to convey meaning. It’s been the center of interest of many scientists since the discovery that language functions are related to brain tissue. Certain parts of the brain help process and decode the language, be it spoken or signed. When it comes time to learn […]
This year, a record number of students & professionals attended our speed-reading, memory & productivity courses in over 100 cities around the globe! When I ask attendees what their motivation was when they signed up, a common reply is that they simply want to get more reading done. Well, it’s once again that time of […]
We’ve come so far in our Best Books to Read at each age piece! Here are the final 19 books we recommend to read in your 80s and beyond. Age 81 Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen Set in the Great Depression, Water for Elephants tells the story of how Jacob Janowski ends up getting […]
Looking to learn a new language? Rather than spending time creating a bunch of flashcards, pick up a book! Reading is the best way to grab hold of vocabulary, grammar, context, and pronunciation. It worked well when you were learning how to speak your native tongue, and it is no different when learning someone […]
