Reading books or articles are one way to learn a new skill; learning with software is another one. In this post we review five of the best speed reading software. These programs are designed to help increase your reading speed and comprehension, train your eyes or eliminate subvocalization. Guided training plans will enable you to apply various learning strategies and to monitor your progress. [Read more...]
What Is The Best Speed Reading Software?
August 19, 2011 By 4 Comments
Compilation of six speed reading articles, eBooks
March 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
While searching for websites about speed reading, I found a few interesting articles covering strategies to read more efficiently. Though those posts may target teachers or university students the strategies are classic fast reading techniques (skimming, scanning), so everyone can apply them easily. I have aggregated six articles in this post. One resource is a free eBook consisting of 100 pages coming as a printable PDF. [Read more...]
How To Read Word Groups
March 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Besides basic speed reading techniques such as hand pacing and previewing, reading word groups probably offers most benefits for readers. The method skips single word reading in favor of processing bigger chunks of words. This guide helps to learn the technique and will show how to practice and implement word group reading in daily life. It also includes an assignment with instructions, programs and tips. [Read more...]
3 Fast Previewing Strategies
February 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
Previewing material is one of the three basic speed reading techniques and allows picking the main idea and important information before digging into details. Previewing strategies are suitable for any material, but are rather used for non-fiction content than fiction books. The techniques are easy to understand and suitable for all ages. This post outlines major strategies to scan any material before reading. [Read more...]
19 Instant Speed Reading Tips
February 9, 2011 By 2 Comments
This compact list of free speed reading tips is easy to apply in daily life. It also comes in a printable pocket style. You may print and laminate your list (white/black) to have it on hand whenever you like. Review these easy tips daily to constantly increase your reading speed and comprehension. [Read more...]
21 Days Speed Reading Challenge, Part 2
February 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Welcome to part 2 of the free 21 Days Speed Reading Challenge. While module 1 was all about exercising basic speed reading techniques, module 2 will add a few advanced techniques to strengthen your skills. Jump on board and increase your reading speed! It’s free and fun.
Speed Reading Journal and Memory Techniques
February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Usually Friday or Saturday, depends which part in the world you’re reading, I’ll publish a new post covering free speed reading tips. Each Tuesday you will also find a post about speed reading related content I’d discovered during the past week. Today, I’ve got a speed reading journal plus a video about easy memory techniques. [Read more...]
Free 21 Days Speed Reading Challenge, Part I
January 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Today’s post introduces part one of the free 21 Days Speed Reading Challenge. The challenge is suitable for both beginners and experienced readers. It will focus on practicing speed reading techniques, and daily.
The big goal: increased reading speeds and comprehension as well as a more intuitive way in using those techniques. [Read more...]
Increase Reading Speed and Comprehension in 5 Steps
January 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
I like articles that come as a quick snap of how to do something. So, today we look at five important steps to increase reading speed and comprehension. You may click the image further down to enlarge the mind map providing extra information for each point. Please leave a comment to discuss any questions or suggestions! [Read more...]
Does speed reading really work?
January 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A few years ago, when I heard about speed reading for the first time, I dipped straight into photo reading. This reading style promises a reader to be able to read 25,000 words a minute by snapping a photo with its subconscious mind. Wow, that sounded really inspiring. I instantly jumped on, read a book about it and applied the techniques. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out as I wanted. So, does speed reading really work at all? Could I’ve done better? [Read more...]
