Blog | Iris Reading - Part 16
Is Subvocalization a Bad Reading Habit? (8-Minute Read)

Is Subvocalization a Bad Reading Habit? (8-Minute Read)

Subvocalization can be a good thing for those who want to sound out words and understand their meaning. However, it can also interfere with your comprehension and your ability to remember what you’ve read.  When subvocalizing, you’re not giving your full attention to the text, which can make recalling what you’ve read difficult. If you […]

50 Long Words Beginning with E & Their Meanings

50 Long Words Beginning with E & Their Meanings

Whether you are preparing for a standard test like the scholastic aptitude test (SAT), the graduate record examination (GRE), or simply looking to expand your vocabulary, you have come to the right place! In this article, we will tell you some long words beginning with the letter E. These words will consist of up to […]

9 Benefits of Repetition for Learning (Read This First!)

9 Benefits of Repetition for Learning (Read This First!)

Repetition is a crucial learning tool because it facilitates knowledge transfer from the conscious to intuitive or deeper recollection levels.  The most profound “aha” moments result from interaction with text, followed by another encounter. Repeating an encounter cements it in your memory. Learning is a gradual process where you interact with ideas and progressively amass […]

Top 19 Popular Fiction Books for Adults (Ranked!)

Top 19 Popular Fiction Books for Adults (Ranked!)

Caroline Kepnes could not have said it better. “The problem with books is that they end,” and you’re probably looking for more recommendations because you don’t want to pick just any book.  It’s time-consuming to scroll through New York Best Sellers’ top five list, month after month. Voracious speed readers have probably already read the […]

Spaced Revision vs. Spaced Repetition(Explained for Beginners)

Spaced Revision vs. Spaced Repetition (Explained for Beginners)

Developing a personalized study strategy customized to suit your learning style, capacity, and needs will help improve your academics. But if you are preparing for an important exam and find it difficult to recall what you have learned, it is time to change your method and choose a technique that will enable you to retain […]

Is Speed Reading a Talent, or Can It Be Learned?

Is Speed Reading a Talent, or Can It Be Learned?

Speed reading is a technique to quickly read large volumes of data without losing comprehension.  Contrary to what many people might believe, speed reading is not a talent you are blessed with but a skill you can develop at any age. You can master the speed reading skill with proper technique and adequate speed reading […]