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Stop subvocalizing
If a voice in your head is pronouncing this right now, you are subvocalizing!
If you stop subvocalizing whatever you read, you will dramatically increase your reading speed.
While practicing you may loose comprehension but you will get over it once practiced enough
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Read phrases, not words
Reading every single word can slow you down.
Try to read phrases or chunks of words and as you practice, your brain will automatically start making sense even if you don't read every single word. This will also decrease subvocalizing .
Be sure to uti...
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Quit re-reading
There are times when text seems confusing and you have to re-read. Quitting this habit is hard as our brain is used to these habits like...
- Subvocalization
- Reading every single word
- Not using our peripheral vision
But when ...
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Skim or Scan the text first
Skimming or scanning is a technique which involves just going through the text and becoming familiar with the text.
Doing this won't slow you down when you are confused or surprised but the text. Works best on non-fiction and novels.
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Practice makes a man better
Just like every habit, reading takes time to form and improve.
You can use apps like ReaderPro
which include all sorts of exercises to improve your Reading speed.
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Speed Reading
The barriers to increasing reading speed
- Regression: Going to the previous word to read it again. To stop it use a visual pacer. Underline the words that you read with your finger (in pc use your cursor.)
- Subvocalization: The voice in your mind...
The case for slow reading
Instead of aiming for speed, we should optimise for comprehension and retention.
- Slow reading has a positive impact on your anxiety levels.
- It may help you read more, as you can take the time to enjoy what you read.
- It will ...
Focus on quality
Start slow if you’re new to what you’re practicing so you can make sure you’re doing quality work, like landing one dance move well before moving onto the rest of the routine.
Once you feel comfortable, increase your speed, but don’t lose sight of the quality of your practice.
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