Speed Reading is a term that has so many meanings, many of which are myths, in the minds of those who seek to find out its potential for them. The answer to the title of this article lies in the perception of the learner of the nature of the learning process itself and how it relates to learning to speed reading.

The most often question I get asked is, "How can I read over 1500 words per minute and still understand, or comprehend the material?" Stated in another form, "Does speed reading really work?" Without writing an entire course, this article will try to answer these questions.

I just got an email from someone who writes, " The reason I am writing is that a client of mine is doing a computer speed reading program called (name protected). He mentioned that while his speed has increased dramatically, his comprehension has gone down. Is this normal? "

A recent visitor to my site inquiring about speed reading asked, "How can I move away from actually saying the words, and learn how to identify the symbols?" The question demonstrates a knowledge of one of the difficult habits to overcome in learning to speed read - sub-vocalization. This article will give 7 tips to overcome and transform this process.

The most often asked question I get when people either see me read or when they submit a question to my website goes like this: "Does it really work?" Or, "Can you really comprehend when you read really fast?" The short answer is yes! But behind the question is an assumption (a belief) that both can not be achieved. This article will explore the belief behind that question

This tip title will probably cause you to go, "huh?" or have an "aha!" when reflecting on your own experience trying to learn to read faster.

There is so much misinformation about speed reading that as a user for over 30 years, and as an instructor of tens of thousands of learners from all walks of life and all levels of education, I feel compelled to debunk some of the most prevalent and popular myths. However, before we begin, it is essential to define what is reading. Then we'll debunk the myths.

The need to get physical while reading will often shock people at first. But think about it for a moment. If you're like most people, you probably think about reading as a rather passive activity. How often do people read to fall asleep? Better yet, how often do you fall asleep when you're trying to read something important?