Reading: developing techniques to read quickly and retain information better

We rely on reading techniques that have been tried and tested for 25 years. They are suitable for reading all subjects and all types of text. Screen reading will also be accelerated! One of its key features is that it can be used effectively as soon as the day after training, without any additional training.
 

Understand speed reading and assess your starting point as a reader

By the end of this learning unit, participants will know the origins and main schools of speed reading. They will also be able to assess their initial speed and comprehension, so that they can evaluate their progress both during and after the course.

• Introduction: what is speed reading?

• Reading load self-assessment test and formulation of objectives

• Reading test that measures initial speed

• Mechanisms and disadvantages of traditional reading

• Different techniques and schools of speed reading

• Description of the method taught during the training course

• The four levels of subvocalization

• Eye mechanisms

Practicing the method

Participants are guided through a series of exercises with different texts. Progress, speed and comprehension continue to be assessed.

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• Introduction to reading movements Evelyne Wood approach

• Point-fixed reading exercise

• Measurement of new reading speed

• Exercise to read a 100-page book in 40 minutes with comprehension

• Comprehension test
   

Reading strategies

So far, participants have practiced reading from cover to cover. They have already improved their speed and general comprehension, often significantly. We're now moving on to specific reading strategies, which will enable us to target the essence of the texts according to need. We'll also look at how to adapt the method to screen reading.

• The three main reading strategies and their objectives

• Training exercises based on the various strategies

• How to adapt the method to screen reading
   

Information management and memory mechanisms

Time management tips for managing reading at work will enable participants to lighten this aspect of their workload. We'll also look at how to read for better retention.

• Time management principles adapted to your reading load

• How to cope with an abundance of e-mails

• Memory mechanismsThe three pillars of memory (self-assessment test)

• Final speed and comprehension test.