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Speed reading technique #3 - Group wording
There is a term in speed reading circles that is seen as being one of major demons of reading: "subvocalization". Subvocalization is a clinical term for word-for-word reading - and it's a huge no-no in speed reading techniques. Subvocalization slows reading down, without providing any upswing in comprehension to counter lost reading time.
Group wording, as name suggests, is where reader looks at a group of words and phrases at same time. Using group wording technique, speed readers are able to read large chunks of information at same time - thus, saving time.
Additional speed reading techniques
Aside from specific speed reading techniques in 1 to 3 above, there are a number of habits/practices that are generally considered counter-productive to speed reading - thus will have an affect on your speed reading abilities. In no particular order, these include:
* subvocalization - as already stated, this is where you speak out words you read. It's a major cause of slow reading. Unfortunately, as most of us are taught to speak out words we read when we learn to read as children, it is also one of hardest habits to break. All that can be said is that you keep plugging away at trying to eradicate this habit.
* digressing - digressing is where reader will read a passage, then return to re-read it, usually in mistaken belief that they will be able to comprehend better what has been written on a second read. Again, in speed reading circles this is seen as a major no-no, bad habit, which needs to be broken!
Conclusion
So, if you want to improve your speed reading skills, you need to remember not to subvocalize or re-read passages, and to read great chunks at one time by broadening your eye-span. Simple really! Actually, in fairness, it will take time to learn, and don't expect to get it right first time. Don't push this issue too much, as pushing it may prove to be counter-productive.
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