![]() Plowing through encyclopedias or a large Russian novel becomes a lot easier once you master speed-reading techniques. Scientists determined the human brain could read approximately 90,000 words under the right conditions. This means we only absorb half of spoken words from a relatively low word count. Studies determine that traditional reading techniques, where words are spoken and read, average approximately 200 to 250 words per minute with a comprehension rate ranging from 50 to 70 percent. This simple act hampers our ability to read at a faster rate. Reading aloud exercises the tongue and ear instead of strengthening the eyes and brain. How you learned to read as a child has everything to do with how fast you read as an adult. Adult reading speeds develop from early childhood literacy techniques. Origins of “Natural” Speed-Readers How fast you read as an adult is determined at childhoodĬontrary to popular opinion, a slow reading speed has nothing to do with inferior intellect or weak eyes. This leaf offers helpful speed reading techniques that allow you to take in more of your course material, revise more effectively and unleash your full potential. Imagine the possibilities if you could not only read quickly, but also retain the information for later use. ![]() ![]() Some experienced speed-readers tackle several hundred pages in less than one hour. The hustle of modern society barely leaves time to read for work or leisure so it seems impossible to plow through the volumes achieved by speed-readers. Unleash your full potential with the power of speed reading ![]()
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