Some people travel to witness countless tales and stories in each land. Others simply read books. Books are incredible at widening one’s horizons and teaching important life lessons you cannot learn anywhere else. They play a pivotal role in the academic years of a student, but even after you have graduated or finished your studies, […]
Speed reading is a scientifically proven way to increase your reading pace. The average person can read about 200-250 words per minute (wpm). However, super speed reading (three times more or 1000wpm) trades off excellent reading comprehension and accuracy. You must know what you can go through at a faster pace. That depends on linguistic […]
Reading comprehension is the ability to understand the text. Comprehension problems result from medical reasons such as dyslexia and ADHD. Poor grasp also happens when you are anxious or when the text you are reading is complex and unfamiliar. Other reasons are difficulties recognizing and decoding words, limited vocabulary, and low interest or motivation. Reading […]
Speed reading allows you to rapidly recognize and absorb phrases on a page all at once, rather than identifying individual words. While there may be no strong and reliable correlation between reading speed and IQ, speed reading is still beneficial in improving one’s level of intelligence. As it is, there is no clear consensus on […]
Reading can be habitual and entertaining, but you can have difficulty completing some books. If you are a determined reader, then you can undertake such tasks as a challenge that you must accomplish. The problem with reading these books results from their complex subject matters and intelligible prose that does not give a reader an […]
We find classics hard to comprehend because we lack the ancient language and cultural context. None of us was around when Plato wrote Republic or when Shakespeare penned Hamlet. Therefore, we aren’t familiar with the complexity of the societies, their morals, and what life was about back then. You may find classic books like Pride […]
