| Many are asking "Does speed reading work?" Of | | | | reading allows you to read only what is important. |
| course it does. This is the reason why Evelyn | | | | If you know that this paragraph is not necessary |
| Wood became popular. This is also the reason | | | | then you skip it. |
| why there are lots of instructional materials that | | | | 3. Make use of the different type of reading like |
| are coming out today in the form of software, | | | | close reading, daily news reading, exploratory |
| DVDs, ebooks, and audios. When it comes to | | | | reading, and a lot more. You have to assess |
| enhancing comprehension, it really works. The | | | | yourself in every reading style you use. |
| faster you read, the quicker your comprehension | | | | Sometimes, there are materials that require |
| is. This has been proven by a lot of speed | | | | specific reading styles. You have to remember |
| readers. If this is not effective, then why do | | | | this always. You do not have a fix reading speed |
| professionals and students still try to practice the | | | | especially if you are reading various types of |
| techniques and speed reading tactics? | | | | materials. |
| There is nothing wrong if you want to become a | | | | 4. Learn how to get rid of sub-vocalization. When |
| rapid reader. If reading is your hobby, then | | | | you say sub-vocalization, it means that you are |
| probably you will understand the significance of | | | | enunciating the words to yourself. You do not |
| this skill. When you read, you do not just read | | | | have to do this because you already know the |
| without having a purpose. You read because you | | | | words and this can reduce your speed. Learning |
| want to learn. You want to absorb the right | | | | this skill does not happen overtime. You have to |
| information. But you will not be able to get the | | | | train yourself every time you read something. |
| right one if you are a poor reader. To increase | | | | 5. Use some technical ways while you read. What |
| your comprehension and speed, you have to | | | | are these technical ways? These are using of |
| know the following: | | | | some tools or materials like a pointer, your index |
| 1. Use your eyes when you read. You are not an | | | | finger, a card, or a bookmark. These tools will |
| elementary or a grade school pupil that you have | | | | serve as a trail for your eyes. By using these |
| to read the text in full voice. When you read using | | | | tools, your pace is increased. You will not be |
| your eyes, your speed increases. If you are not | | | | tempted to back read. Thus, your reading rate is |
| used to it, then practice - do it daily until you get | | | | increased and your comprehension is improved. |
| used to it. | | | | Whether or not speed reading is effective, it |
| 2. Train your brain. Reading with comprehension is | | | | depends on the person. If you know that you are |
| a skill and not all people can get the gist of the | | | | able to make use of it, then it is up to you to tell. |
| story the first time the read it. But how does | | | | Now, you can ask yourself again - "Does speed |
| speed reading work here? Good question. Speed | | | | reading work? |