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Do Speed Reading Apps Work

Do Speed Reading Apps Work? (Answered!)

The demand for speed reading apps continues to rise, given their effectiveness in helping people read and comprehend better. Speed reading apps are great tools for people who understand how to subvocalize and leverage peripheral vision to capture multiple texts simultaneously.  Learning speed reading requires understanding how to scan through blocks of text. This is […]

Can’t Comprehend Without Subvocalization?

Can’t Comprehend Without Subvocalization? Here’s What to Do!

Reading has a lot of benefits. It improves your knowledge, memory, communication skills, etc. However, getting the enriching benefits of reading depends on how well you comprehend what you read. Reading without comprehension is a complete waste of time. It’s equivalent to the proverbial “pouring water into a basket.” To aid comprehension, most people practice […]

11 UCAT Verbal Reasoning Tips

11 UCAT Verbal Reasoning Tips (Explained for Beginners)

The UCAT verbal reasoning segment is a high-tension part of the UCAT exam, which is why you need practical tips to pass it. You’ll need to sharpen your retention, answer questions strategically, scan at high speed, and manage your time effectively.  UCAT is an exam specifically developed to ensure that healthcare professionals meet all the […]

How to Improve Reading Speed If You Have Dyslexia

How to Improve Reading Speed If You Have Dyslexia

Dyslexics can increase their reading speed by practicing more frequently, avoiding subvocalization, improving their visual span, and expanding their vocabulary. It may surprise you to learn that those who have dyslexia have a higher probability of becoming proficient speed readers. In his book “Right-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World,” Jeffrey Freed argues that children with […]

Do Speed Reading Courses Work?

Do Speed Reading Courses Work? (4 Benefits)

Speed reading courses can teach you how to consume more content than you would normally be able to if you read at an average pace. This can aid your ability to study more, work harder, and manage your time more effectively. You can master speed reading through speed reading courses by eliminating subvocalization (silent speech) […]

How Does Speed Reading Affect Comprehension?

How Does Speed Reading Affect Comprehension?

Nowadays, most people suggest speed reading to solve many reading challenges. The term has become popular among book lovers and academic scholars alike.  However, it is important to assess whether this skill impacts reading comprehension in any way. If you increase reading speed, does it affect how much value you get? Speed reading may negatively […]