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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 utilize your peripheral vision.
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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
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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 ...
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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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Tip 3: Read Phrases
After skimming first and last sentences and deciding to read a paragraph, move your eyes quickly over each line and look for phrases and key words.
Your mind will automatically fill in the words in between.
Read in Clumps
A clump is a collection of 4 to 16 adjacent words that you read in a single glance. When you read in clumps, you naturally increase your speed because you can’t slow down to vocalize (speak or hear the words as you read them).
Secret 3: Read with a Pointer
We instinctually follow moving objects in our field of vision. A pointer will help you create a pace and focuses your attention on the page.
Using a pointer object, or your finger, to underline each sentence as you read focuses your attention on t...
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