Speed Reading: Powerful Techniques To Increase Your Reading Speed by Ryan James

Author:Ryan James [James, Ryan]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2017-01-06T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5: Read in blocks

When you read slowly, your eyes focus on each word, as your reading speed begins to increase, you will notice, that you are no longer focusing on each word, but, you are beginning to take in a number of words at a time. This is called block reading or, clump reading.

Reading in blocks involves, focusing on multiple words at a time, this allows you to determine the important words, in the sentence, much faster. Ultimately, with practice, you will be able to comprehend sentences, without reading every word.

To train yourself to read in blocks, begin with your pointer, and start reading consistently, skipping the first and last word of each line. Read like this for at least one minute, initially you will probably comprehend nothing, keep practicing and slowly, as your eyes and brain adapt, it will begin to make sense.

As you get used to reading like this, start increasing the number of words you skip at the beginning and end of each line, up to a maximum of three words. Practice reading in this manner, for a minimum of three minutes, each time. You will, gradually, improve your comprehension. As this happens, you will realize, you don’t need to read every word, to comprehend each sentence.

Once you have attained the ability to read like this, and comprehend the text, carry on practicing without the pointer. If you feel confident with your ability to read in blocks, try speed reading on your computer or tablet, using this technique.

Reading effectively in blocks, includes developing your reading skills to include using peripheral vision. This subject is covered in the next chapter. A combination, of both of these techniques, will enable you to, practice speed reading on your tablet, where a pacer can’t be used.

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