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How to Increase Reading Speed

Students studying for an exam might wish they could read faster. So might executives staring at a stack of reports. Some reading techniques can help you increase your reading speed. With practice, you may get through a stack of textbooks faster than you ever have before.

Instructions

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      Have your eyes checked. A vision problem may be slowing you down when you read.

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      Get an overview of the subject matter before you start a book. Take a look at the table of contents, abstract, summary or overview sections. This may help you better comprehend the subject and move faster through the back.

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      Avoid reading word by word; try to read phrases or blocks of words at once. It is usually not necessary to read each word to comprehend the subject matter.

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      Read silently. It takes longer to read and articulate a word out loud than it does to read to yourself.

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      While reading a book, just read. Don't break the pace by highlighting passages.

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      Choose a calm time to read and a location without distractions. A suitable reading environment alone may help you increase your reading speed.

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      Use your finger or a pen to track the current line and follow it down the page. This will keep you from backtracking and rereading sections, which slows you down.
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