Deadlines make us more productive. When we’re faced with a tight deadline, we find ways to focus and improve our efficiency. Knowing this, we can use deadlines as a way to improve our reading efficiency. The “Deadline Technique” is very simple to follow. Here’s all you need to do: 1. Figure out how much time […]
Reading words in groups is a speed reading technique that can help you read faster and improve your comprehension. When we were little, we were taught to read one word at a time. However, our vocabulary improved as we got older, and we became capable of reading groups of words. But just because we can […]
Are you aware that you read the title of this blog post twice? First, you READ it, and then you said the same thing in your head? Reading and speaking the exact words in our heads is called subvocalization. It is an in-built technique that enables us to “hear” what we read. Although a natural […]
There are simple exercises you could practice at home to improve your reading speed instantly. However, you need to practice for at least five to fifteen minutes daily to increase your words per minute. Your reading speed eventually will be consistent, above the average 250 words per minute, and perhaps steadily increase to more than […]
Pacers help to make reading on a computer faster and easier. You can use the highlight feature or your mouse as a pacer to help guide your reading. If the pages you want to read are clustered and pose a challenge to your eyes, copy and paste them, then reformat to improve readability. Using your […]
One of the most fundamental principles of speed reading involves the use of your hand as a guide, usually your index finger while reading, or also using your pen. This way of reading is especially great for children learning to read. As they are deciphering through text using their index finger and tracking the text […]
