Easy speed reading techniques and tips to read faster
The best tools in life are usually free, and so are many for speed reading. If I think of my hands, fingers, brain or eyes then I already have the most important speed reading tools on hand to fine-tune my reading strategies.
Additionally, there’s a bunch of web based tools available, some of them are very useful, while others will strain my eyes.
What tools do you use? I compiled my list after the break. [Read more...]
While I prefer to exercise reading methods using printed material, there are also a bunch of software and programs to practice online; either paid or free ones. Two days ago I stumbled upon free iRead Fast, which isn’t new at all (2007), but it allows to speed read any electronic text on your Mac and works offline too. A quick mini guide to iRead Fast. [Read more...]
Since I started my very own speed reading course I have been interested in getting some practical stuff for daily use. Although, the speed reading book I got from the library provides me with very good instructions and training plans, I still feel the need for software, tools and little helpers to make this learning process more versatile. [Read more...]
Videos are one source to grab the idea of speed reading. However, it is daily exercise and practicing with actually written material that will lead to increased reading speeds or words per minute. Training the brain to take groups of words or to grab the idea of a whole sentence in one go is the backbone of these exercises. Daily exercise is the best way to do so. [Read more...]
