1. READING FASTER

2. Why learning to read faster?
You can read more in less time
You can understand more
You can learn to think in English

3. How to read faster? Check your reading habits
- don’t pronounce each word as you read
Don’t move your lips while you read silently
Don’t follow the words in the text with your finger or a pencil
Don’t translate into your native language when you’re reading in English

4. How to read faster (cont’d)
Skip over unknown words
Skip unimportant words because you can get the general meaning without them
Practice reading faster by timing yourself
use a clock and time yourself. Find out how fast you read, and try to push yourself to read faster
Try to read more than 200 words per minute

5. Hints for reading practice
Set aside time each day
Check your progress through pacing
Check comprehension
‘lightning’ speed exercise
Avoid using dictionary
Pay attention to paragraph structure