Speed Reading Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Speed Reading

  • What is Speed Reading?
  • Benefits of Speed Reading
  • Steps for Speed Reading
  • How to Speed Read?
  • How to Improve Speed Reading?

Module 2: Basic Methods for Improvement

  • Setting Time Limits
  • Being Motivated and Confident
  • Right Person

Module 3: Mechanics of Reading

  • Characteristics of the Mature Reader: Mechanical Differences
  • Psychological Differences
  • Educational Differences
  • Techniques to Address Problem

Module 4: Comprehension and Critical Reading

  • Reading Speed and Comprehension
  • Effective Reading Rate
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Factors Affecting Comprehension
  • Improving Comprehension

Module 5: Ways to Increase Reading Speed

  • Stop the Inner Monologue
  • Word–Chunking
  • Do Not Reread the Words on the Page
  • Use Peripheral Vision
  • Use a Timer
  • Set a Goal
  • Read More
  • Use a Marker
  • Work on Improving Vocabulary

Module 6: Understand the Problem in Reading

  • Problem with Particular Kinds
  • Other Problem Areas
  • Working Through Reading Pile

Module 7: Flexible Reading Strategies

  • Flexibility– The Key to Reading Efficiently
  • Questions to Promote Flexibility
  • Reading Gears
  • Using the Gears
  • Other Techniques
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Who Should Attend the Speed Reading Course?

The course is designed for individuals aiming to significantly enhance their skills in reading speed and comprehension. This course will benefit the following professionals:

  • Executives and Managers
  • Researchers and Academics
  • Journalists and Writers
  • Students and Educators
  • Legal and Medical Professionals
  • Consultants and Analysts
  • Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
  • Public Speakers and Presenters

Prerequisites of the Speed Reading Course

There are no formal prerequisites to attend the course. However, a basic knowledge of comprehension and reading strategies would be beneficial.  

Speed Reading Course Overview

Speed reading is the process of quickly recognising and observing phrases or sentences on a page all at once. It enables them to increase the words-per-minute rate and improve or maintain their comprehension level, which will help organisations to manage work and time more efficiently—being an effective speed reader able to read the complex text in half time, or even more quickly.

This Speed Reading Online Training will allow them to become an effective speed reader using effective techniques. Studying this training will help individuals to increase their reading speed, comprehension and retention. Obtaining this training course will help individuals excel in highly reputed jobs and upgraded salaries.

In this 1-day course, delegates will learn various techniques to become effective readers and achieve success. During this training, delegates will learn various core concepts such as introduction to speed reading, benefits, steps for speed reading, basic methods for improvement, ways to increase speed reading, etc. Our highly skilled and professional trainer will conduct this training with years of experience in teaching training courses.

Course Objectives

  • To improve reading speed significantly while retaining comprehension
  • To develop strategies for effective skimming and scanning
  • To enhance focus and concentration during reading tasks
  • To reduce regression and subvocalisation for faster reading
  • To improve memory retention of read content
  • To implement speed reading techniques in professional and personal contexts

At the end of this course, delegates will be able to increase their reading focus and concentration skills using speed reading techniques. They will also be able to become an effective speed reader that helps organisations enhance productivity and manage their time efficiently.

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What’s included in this Speed Reading Course?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Speed Reading Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack
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