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...]
How To Read Word Groups
March 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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.
Are bad reading habits really bad?
January 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
I recen
tly read a novel by Haruki Murakami and got totally lost in the story. I didn’t care about the time I spent reading nor did I wanted to know how many words I read per minute. I often read a sentence twice or was adding imaginary details to what had happened in the story; my mind was constantly wandering around. Does this sound like bad reading habits? Not to me, I pretty much enjoyed this style of reading. [Read more...]
Learn Reading Word Groups With PDFs
December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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...]
