Course Description
Are you aiming for a fast-paced career or preparing for a competitive exam but find yourself to be a slow reader? This could potentially be a recipe for disaster! Many people, especially students, underestimate the importance of speed reading as a skill. Speed reading is often associated with myths, such as the belief that reading faster leads to less comprehension. Additionally, some people are simply unaware of how to develop speed reading as a habit. Get a solution to all these problems by simply joining our one-hour course on “Speed Reading.”
Key Highlights
Following is a brief overview of how we will equip you with all the necessary skills to become an efficient speed-reader in just 1 hour!
- Introduction to Speed Reading (10 minutes)
- Understanding the benefits of speed reading in academic, professional, and personal contexts.
- Exploring how speed reading can improve reading efficiency and save time.
- Understanding Reading Habits (10 minutes)
- Identifying common reading habits that may slow down reading speed.
- Recognising the importance of mindset and concentration in speed reading.
- Techniques for Increasing Reading Speed (20 minutes)
- Exploring techniques such as skimming, scanning, and chunking to increase reading speed.
- Practicing exercises to improve peripheral vision and reduce subvocalisation.
- Comprehension and Retention Strategies (15 minutes)
- Learning strategies to maintain comprehension and retention while reading at a faster pace.
- Understanding how to extract key information and main ideas from texts efficiently.
- Eliminating Reading Barriers (10 minutes)
- Identifying common barriers to speed reading, such as regression and fixation.
- Practicing exercises to overcome barriers and increase reading fluency.
- Application and Practice (10 minutes)
- Applying speed reading techniques to various types of texts, including articles, reports, and academic materials.
- Engaging in guided reading exercises to reinforce speed reading skills.
- Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)
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- Summarising key takeaways from the session.
- Providing an opportunity for questions, reflections, and further discussion.
Throughout the session, interactive activities, reading exercises, and demonstrations will enhance your learning experience and help you develop your speed reading skills.
By the end of this 1-hour course, you will have the knowledge, techniques, and tools to read faster, comprehend effectively, and retain information efficiently. Enrol now!
Date: 3 – 9 Nov, 2024
Time: 7 pm – 8 PM
Course Features
- Lecture 1
- Quiz 0
- Duration 7 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 27
- Assessments Yes
