Spead reading

Every day we spend a lot of time on reading books, newspapers, slogans etc. Many people read at an average rate of 250 words per minute. This means that an average page in a book or document would take us 1-2 minutes to read. Wouldn`t it be great to shorten that time and use it for something else, like go for a walk, meet friends or even do the laundry that is in a pile for weeks?

 

Well, here are some tips and tricks how to improve your reading skills:

Sub-Vocalization:

Sub-vocalization is the habit of pronouncing each word in your head as you read it. To turn off the voice in your head, you have to first acknowledge that it's there and then you have to practice "not speaking." Eliminating sub-vocalization alone can increase your reading speed by an astounding amount.

Reading Word-by-Word:

Practice expanding the number of words that you read at a time. You may also find that you can increase the number of words you read in a single fixation by holding the text a little further from your eyes. The more words you can read in each block, the faster you'll read!

Inefficient Eye Motion:

Slow readers tend to focus on each word, and work their way across each line. The eye can actually span about 1.5 inches at a time, which, for an average page, encompasses four or five words. Related to this is the fact that most readers don't use their peripheral vision to see words at the ends of each line. You'll begin to see blocks of words instead of seeing each word as distinct unit. As you get good at this, your eyes will skip faster and faster across the page.
When you get close to the end of the line, let your peripheral vision take over to see the last set of words. This way you can quickly scan across and down to the next line.

Regression

To reduce the number of times your eyes skip back, run a pointer along the line as you read. This could be a finger, or a pen or pencil. Your eyes will follow the tip of your pointer, helping you avoid skipping back. The speed at which you read using this method will largely depend on the speed at which you move the pointer.

Poor Concentration

To to improve your concentration as you read, stop multitasking while reading, and remove any distractions. Pay attention to "internal distractions" as well. If you're rehashing a heated discussion, or if you're wondering what to make for dinner, this will also limit your ability to process information.
Practice, practice, practice – you have to use your skills on a regular basis. It took you several years to learn to read, and it will take time to improve your reading skills.

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