| Speed reading is a useful skill which can be | | | | That much is clear. But can memory be |
| attained with regular practice. Today's student of | | | | developed? And if so, how? |
| speed reading is bombarded with many different | | | | It is first of all necessary to understand the type |
| books, websites, programs, and courses on speed | | | | of memory involved in speed reading-short-term |
| reading. One essential part of his study, however, | | | | memory, capturing "images" not only of words |
| will not be found in the majority of these | | | | but also of full blocks of text. Memory in general |
| sources-the development of a strong short-term | | | | can be developed significantly through "brain |
| memory. | | | | games." To the speed reader, however, most |
| By strengthening his memory, a reader can | | | | mnemonic devices and long-term memory |
| increase both his speed and his level of | | | | techniques are useless. His focus must be on |
| comprehension. Even when a slow reader reads a | | | | exercises that serve to increase his attention |
| text, images of the words are automatically | | | | span and his capacity for mental concentration. |
| stored in the brain. How strongly they are | | | | The oldest and simplest such exercise is |
| imprinted and how quickly they can be recalled is | | | | accomplished simply by choosing reading material |
| a matter of training. Whole blocks of words can | | | | more difficult than what one is accustomed to. |
| be retained during the reading process. | | | | This challenges the memory to retain larger |
| Memory is vital for quick comprehension of | | | | "morsels" of information for longer periods of |
| reading material. As the reader's eyes move | | | | time. |
| forward to read new blocks of words, a sharp | | | | Other than that, timed exercises, using either |
| memory is critical since the mind's "decoding" | | | | words or pictures are useful. In these, the |
| processes rely on mental images. By retaining | | | | individual tests himself to see how much he can |
| words, the memory frees the mind to continue | | | | recall of a "data sheet" after a study period of a |
| reading while working on words that have already | | | | given number of seconds. It is important to keep |
| been "read." A strong memory enables accurate | | | | a log noting the number of memorized items and |
| assimilation and cross-referencing of information in | | | | the times so that progress can be recorded. |
| the brain-mental processes that are key to | | | | As long as you have a strong memory and |
| comprehension. | | | | stronger reading skills, you will be an expert speed |
| If a reader could enhance his memory while | | | | reader. If you need details on how to speed read, |
| reducing his eye fixation time and acquiring other | | | | try reading the Speed Reading Manual. A simple |
| good reading habits, his speed would increase | | | | search in Google will get you the right result. Learn |
| dramatically. | | | | how to speed read today. |