Reading faster does not mean skipping words. It means training your eyes and mind to work together.
Five habits
- Preview first. Look at the title, headings and pictures before you start.
- Read in chunks. Try to take in groups of words, not one word at a time.
- Do not stop for every new word. Guess from context and keep going.
- Read a little every day. Fifteen minutes beats two hours once a week.
- Retell what you read. Explain the main idea in two sentences.
Try one habit this week, then add another.