How to read faster for students
Ever thought that you had the potential to read faster and remember more? Like anything else, speed reading can be practised and improved.
Find a quiet corner in a cafe or at home listening to classical music, and try these speed reading methods.
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Stop sub vocalisation
We can read faster than we can speak. We need to see the words rather than try to hear them. To stop yourself from going at your talking speed, Jordan Harry recommends pushing your tongue into the roof of your mouth. Other people like to chew gum or hold a finger to their lips to stop them from moving. These techniques help prevent your inner dialogue without pulling your attention from the words on the page.
Guide your eyes
Our eyes flit around the page without us realising. Using a pointer, like a finger or a ruler, helps your eyes to follow the sentence and stay on track. Keep your pointer moving at a steady pace. Once you’ve finished the page, take a moment to think about the content you’ve just read.
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Don’t reread
When we read, our eyes often dart back to previous words. These eye movements happen so quickly that they don’t contribute to our overall understanding of the text. Cover the words you’ve just read with an index card to stop this habit. If you've not understood the text, it is a sign that you need to slow down.
Trying these simple steps can train your eyes to make fewer small, unnecessary movements so that you can read faster. But remember, practice makes progress. The more we read, the better we get!
