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 […]
Do you have trouble understanding what you read? In this video, you’ll learn comprehension strategies to help you get more out of the material that you read. You’ll learn how to approach various types of materials, some of which include newspaper and magazine articles, textbook chapters and other types of technical information. Materials for this […]
In addition to many specific drill sets designed to help train and condition one’s ability to recall, here is a rather straightforward 3-step methodology one can apply to almost any type of reading material. Step One: Preview What this step entails is to read the first and last paragraphs of an article, section, chapter, or […]
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