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- How to Read Faster with Audios and Exercises - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Aldington CampbellReading faster benefits nearly every reader. There is a great advantage of being able to speed read, which includes better retention of the material you are reading. You also have the talent to quickly get through massive novels, and move on to the next. It is a great advantage to be able to ...
Views: 2194 - Passing Along Your Knowledge - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Dr Jay PolmarNothing is worse for an avid reader and a lover of books than having a child who hates to read. Reading to a child early in life will help them foster a love of reading and prepare them to read themselves, but sometimes not even that can be enough to foster a love of the written word. Reading ...
Views: 2177(2 votes) - EDUCATIONAL HACK #1: Teach Your 3 to 7 Year-Old to Speed Read For FREE—Using a Computer Program That You Already Have - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from George StancliffeI started teaching Speed Reading to children in 1997. At that time, it was a daring thing to propose that children as young as 8 years old should learn to Speed Read. I remember a conversation that I had, once, in which I mentioned the concept of teaching school children how to Speed Read, ...
Views: 2125(3 votes) - From University Course to Study A Home - Speed Reading - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Dr Jay PolmarWhat started as a university lecture course has evolved into an affordable do-it-yourself course designed to make everyone "from stay-at-home moms and dads to administrative assistants to MBAs to CEOs" more valuable to their company in the form of The Complete Speed Reading Program. The ...
Views: 2115(3 votes) - Get More Done In Less Time - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Dr Jay PolmarWhat would you do if you found yourself with an extra hour a day? Would you get a jump on the next day's projects? Would you use it to work on that never-ending honey-do list? Would you use that extra hour to ensure you would have an extra hour every day to make yourself invaluable to your ...
Views: 2114(2 votes) - The Most Powerful Speed Reading Tip - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Kristjan-Olari LepingSpeed reading is a necessary skill for everyone, as it allows you to read faster, be more productive on your work and save time. For increasing your reading speed you have to learn speed reading techniques and there are many of them. If you search internet for "speed reading tips" then you can ...
Views: 2109(1 vote) - “5th Grade Class Jumps Forward 2 Grade Levels in Reading--In Just 2 Months” - by Submitted on May 13, 2018 from George Stancliffe“5th Grade Class Jumps Forward 2 Grade Levels in Just 2 Months” Over HALF of all American children are READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL. (This could be corrected pretty fast if somebody showed these kids how to Speed Read, and then had them use the skill each day for 20 ...
Views: 2098(3 votes) - Book Review: Remember Everything You Read - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Speed Reading .Speed Reading is a reading technique that allows for the assimilation of several words or phrases at a glance. Ed Caldwell is The Official Guide to Speed Reading. Remember Everything You Read: The Evelyn Wood 7-Day ...
Views: 2085 - Learn to Read Differently - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Dr Jay PolmarMany people do not believe they have the ability to read faster because if they had, they already would be reading faster. And, they've gotten so many years of proof (like taking their current age and subtracting 4 to 6 years) and that read in the same way --- yes for years! Not only is it a ...
Views: 2084(3 votes) - Increase Your Value by Spreeding! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Nick KlopperWant to know how to increase the amount of value you bring to people? Of course you do… That’s pretty much the name of the game when it comes to Attraction Marketing. One of the ways to increase your value and the value you can provide to other people is to be continually learning and ...
Views: 2078(1 vote) - Speed Reading basics – it is simply! - by Speed reading is the subject everybody heard about. Speed reading is not a miracle; this is a necessary habit nowadays for everyone. Why the most of us cannot read at high speed? The reason is evident; the most of people have wrong reading habits.
Let’s look at simplified model of reading. ...
Views: 2044 - Family Speed Reading Course - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Dr Jay PolmarImagine you are a parent of a 9 year old girl, a 13 year old boy, and a 19 year old. You know that their futures depend upon their ability to read and assimilate information, putting it into memory and into use. What are you going to do? You can double, and even triple reading speed, improve ...
Views: 2035(1 vote) - DATO EDUCACIONAL #1: Enseñe Lectura Veloz Gratuita a Sus Niños de 3 a 7 Años de Edad — Usando un Programa de Computadora Que Ya Tiene. - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2018 from George StancliffeComencé a enseñar lectura veloz a los niños en 1997. En ese momento, era algo atrevido proponer que los niños de tan sólo 8 años aprendieran a leer con rapidez. Recuerdo una conversación que tuve, en 1981, donde había mencionado a un profesor de Educación (que era un amigo mío) el concepto de ...
Views: 2022(3 votes) - Top 7 Reasons To Speed Read - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2006 from Magda Santos1. Gather new ideas Theodore Roosevelt knew how important gathering new ideas was and actually read a book before breakfast. He knew that reading a book before breakfast gives you the edge over the competition. 2. Increase your capacity to take on new projects In our world of information the ...
Views: 2019(1 vote) - Speed Reading 101 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Abby Marks BealeSpeed Reading 101 So I'm at a party and someone asks me what I do. If you're like me, you could say many things! But when I choose to say "I teach speed reading," the reactions vary though the most common is something like "Wow, I could really use that! Can you tell me how to do it?!" So I've ...
Views: 2017(2 votes) - Speed Reading Can Be Used Effectively When Studying Difficult Material - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Robert WatsonEvery student is required to learn difficult study material at some point or another during school or college. Speed reading has advantages in these areas as well as disadvantages. The student must learn how to incorporate his speed reading skills in a way that facilitates reading complicated ...
Views: 1988 - How Mind Mapping Can Drastically Increase Your Reading Speed - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Warren DaviesThere are two ways to go about speed reading. The first way is to organise and prepare well enough so that you identify beforehand which parts you DON'T need, and then not read those parts. The second way is to learn to actually read quickly. This little guide covers the first way. Step 1. ...
Views: 1983 - Creating a Business Book Club - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Abby Marks BealeDon't you just marvel at people at work who talk about the books they read and what they learned? You think, "Good for them, they've got time to read. . . but I don't." Yes, time is certainly a factor but what's one of the best ways to make time? Make a commitment to others and meet regularly. ...
Views: 1977(1 vote) - How To Teach A 5 Year Old To Read And Write: How To Teach A 6 Year Old Child To Read - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Melvin SheltonHow To Teach A 5 Year Old To Read And Write: How To Teach A 6 Year Old Child To Read A baby can read starting from birth is the often heard claim. Well actually this it not quite strictly true. What this means is your baby can begin to learn to read by learning important pre-reading skills, ...
Views: 1965 - How to Read 20% to 100 Words Per Minute Faster - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Bonnie JamesRight now, when you look at a line of print, you focus straight at it. Sometimes your eyes feel like they get stuck. Maybe you even focus on every single word. You can read at least 20% faster by using this method: Instead of staring straight on the line, off-center your focus by looking ...
Views: 1952 - 4 Myths About Speed Reading That Might Be Slowing You Down - by Reading is highly important if you want to be successful in life. It will be important through school, in college when you have to study for finals, on your first job, and all through the rest of your life. The ability to read is important; however, the ability to read faster is even better. Of ...
Views: 1936 - Speed Reading Life Benefits - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Dr Jay PolmarHow would you like to remember 90% of what you read from anything? Including reading the newspaper, your favorite novel, business reports, your child's MySpace blog. How would you like to be able to read real fast? You can read maybe even three times faster and still remember almost everything ...
Views: 1935(1 vote) - Turn Pages Faster for Reading Faster - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Kristjan-Olari LepingDo you want to read faster? I guess do you do so in at least some cases. Well, then turn pages faster. Sounds ridiculous? Actually, it does matter how much time you spend on paging. During my speed reading courses I have observed carefully how the trainees perform the reading exercises. I ...
Views: 1924(1 vote) - Advantages of Taking a Speed Reading Course - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from david aylwinPeople now spend an average of 6 hours a day reading at work - 6 years ago it was about 4. This is due largely to the proliferation of websites (increasing exponentially) and the increasing use of the web for work purposes e.g. research, decision-making, planning, justification. As a result, ...
Views: 1894(2 votes) - Improve Yourself and Save Money with Speed Reading - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Dr Jay PolmarEveryone is trying to save money these days. Finding bargains is quickly turning into the Western worlds favorite pastime. A close second is doing anything that one can to make oneself invaluable to his or her employer. What would you pay for that next promotion? What would you pay to ...
Views: 1865(1 vote) - Become A Straight A Student - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Dr Jay PolmarDYNAMIC SPEED READING becomes a part of long-term memory. We believe this is caused by intense concentration. Intense concentration causes the altering of states of consciousness which, in turn, accesses long-term memory. Another factor is photographic or tape-recorder memories. You have the ...
Views: 1837 - Learn to Read Differently - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Dr Jay PolmarMany people do not believe they have the ability to read faster because if they had, they already would be reading faster. And, they've gotten so many years of proof (like taking their current age and subtracting 4 to 6 years) and that read in the same way --- yes for years! Not only is it a ...
Views: 1837(2 votes) - First Grade Reading Strategies: 1st Grade Reading Skills Worksheets - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Melvin SheltonFirst Grade Reading Strategies: 1st Grade Reading Skills Worksheets In our life we are always shown the way by those who have come before us. By using a method to teach your child to read, you will not have to struggle to find a way to do it and you will avoid the mistakes and pitfalls that ...
Views: 1836 - Teach a Kid How To Read: How to Teach Kids to Read and Write - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Melvin SheltonTeach a Kid How To Read: How to Teach Kids to Read and Write The basis for our education system has not changed much over the past five thousand years. We may now be teaching children from an earlier age, but this is simply tapping into children's natural genius; much as Mozart's father did ...
Views: 1832 - Dr. Speed And Speed Reading - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Dr Jay PolmarBeginning in 1980, Dr. Jay Polmar received the dubious nickname of Dr. Speed. He got the funny name because he rushed from one college to the next, from Texas, to New Mexico, to Arizona, to Colorado, to Oregon, to Hawaii, and on and on --- teaching a special 3 day course on Speed Reading. Hence ...
Views: 1799 - When Does a Bicycle Ride Become a Sport? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Robert GardentinWhen bicycle riding becomes a competition, then it could already be considered a sport. And road bicycle racing is one of the most popular sports that make use of a bicycle. This type of bicycle sport is held on roads according to a particular area’s geography with the use of racing bicycles. ...
Views: 1775(1 vote) - Speed Reading For University And Life - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Dr Jay PolmarThe Complete Speed Reading Program includes world renown, Be Dynamic through Speed Reading. It's designed especially for college students who read large volumes of printed material. Sometimes they get frustrated when they can't keep up with all the reading workload they must accomplish while in ...
Views: 1748 - The Secret Behind The One Skill That Can Transform Your Life And Give You An Instant Edge In Your Business or Workplace… - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Cynthia GoransonNo matter what you do for a living, whether you’re self-employed or working a 9-5 job, there is one universal truth in business – you have to keep learning and honing your skills in order to get ahead and stay competitive in the marketplace. This fact has only become more evident with the ...
Views: 1745(1 vote) - Introduction To Speed Reading - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Dr Jay PolmarIntroduction to Speed Reading by Dr. Jay Polmar, founder www.speedread.org (drjay@speedread.org) Learning our speed reading methods is easy and financially beneficial in life. Even if you are just learning for pleasure, you can read an entire book in under an hour. Anyone can double their ...
Views: 1714 - Reading Strategies For Kindergarten And First Grade: Teaching A 2 Year Old To Read - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Melvin SheltonReading Strategies For Kindergarten And First Grade: Teaching A 2 Year Old To Read You can make teaching your child to read a very easy process when you know how learning happens in the brain. It works the same way for young children as for adults but because all their learning is new; it is ...
Views: 1692 - Accelerated Learning - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanHaving been a self-development trainer for many years I have come to the conclusion that when looking at the many life skills that humans need to master in order to mould for themselves a joyous, fulfilling and creative life, accelerated learning skills are probably the most important of all. ...
Views: 1685(3 votes) - Keep Your Eyes Moving Forward - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Abby Marks BealeUse A Blank White Card to Push Your Eyes Down the Page A common problem all readers have is passive regression, or unintentionally going back over material previously read. The habit typically stems from a reader's insecurity about their comprehension level initially instilled by our ...
Views: 1670 - How To Teach A Child To Read At Home: 3 Year Old Reading - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Melvin SheltonHow To Teach A Child To Read At Home: 3 Year Old Reading Teaching a baby to read is not rocket science. There is no mystery, special techniques or special methods needed; no special equipment or reading 'scheme' required. There is no one method such as phonics or whole word methods which is ...
Views: 1668 - Best Way To Teach Reading In Kindergarten: Teach How To Read For Kids - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Melvin SheltonBest Way To Teach Reading In Kindergarten: Teach How To Read For Kids Children, like adults, don't enjoy doing things that they are not good at. Just like us, they want to be good at everything and this definitely applies when you are teaching your child to read. Children don't want to ...
Views: 1654 - Speed Reading Techniques - by Before you are able to truly appreciate the basic techniques associated with speed reading, you should familiarize yourself with some of the background concerning the subject. One of the first things you should do is think about the way in which text is approached. Most people begin tackling a ...
Views: 1654 - Top 10 Speed Reading Comprehension Tips - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2005 from Magda Santos1. Clarify your purpose. A good understanding of what you already know and what you need out of the reading is the key to reading comprehension. 2. Look at the front book cover. What information is the author giving you about the story? What does the title suggest? Why did she use this ...
Views: 1650 - The 3 Things You Can Do Now To Instantly Increase Your Reading Speed By 50% - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Robert WatsonHave you ever wished that you had more time in the day? I know I have. Time is something we can never have enough of. There’s simply too much to do, and too little time to do it! Having said that, take a simple task like reading. We take it for granted that the speed at which we read is ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - How To Use Computers To Teach Children To Learn To Read: How To Teach A 5 Year Old To Read - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Melvin SheltonHow To Use Computers To Teach Children To Learn To Read: How To Teach A 5 Year Old To Read During the past 20-30 years, computers became omnipresent within most traditional school classrooms. Yet, even as school districts dedicated an increasing amount of their technology resources to ...
Views: 1633 - How To Teach Children To Read Using Phonics: Teaching A Three Year Old To Read - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Melvin SheltonHow To Teach Children To Read Using Phonics: Teaching A Three Year Old To Read When teaching your child to read using phonics, after the alphabet is learned the next step in teaching phonics through writing is to teach learners to listen for and write sequences of sounds. The objective of ...
Views: 1626 - Why Should College Students Learn Speed Reading? - by You're a college student trying to juggle your on-campus job and three weeks worth of reading for required classes you need in order to graduate. When tackling the near-impossible philosophy, comprehension becomes a rather important skill to possess. As you face two novels in one week, the ...
Views: 1585 - Corporate Speed Reading Overview - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Dr Jay PolmarThe written word is everywhere. In this days fast-paced, get-it-done-yesterday world, being able to speed read "and remember what you read" is nearly a matter of professional life or death. If your reading speed is more tortoise than hare, perhaps its time to look into a new way of ...
Views: 1576 - What is Speed Reading? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Richard FeldmanI've been teaching speed reading courses in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut for about twenty years now. People often ask me about speed reading, and exactly what it is. I tell them that there is no commonly accepted definition of speed reading but that I have my own definition which I use ...
Views: 1573 - Comprehension Skills For Kindergarten: How Do You Teach Your Child To Read - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Melvin SheltonComprehension Skills For Kindergarten: How Do You Teach Your Child To Read Children are all unique individuals and they all have their own quirks and eccentricities. When you are home schooling your child; teaching your child to read or write, do math or even draw, you can use these quirks to ...
Views: 1572 - How to Make the Most of the Mobile Network Boosters - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2018 from Natural Therapy IndiaLet’s face it. Call drops and poor network are regularity today and not even the most discerning mobile network companies have – till date- been able to claim that they have been successful in wiping out complaints in entirety. This is where we should actually acquaint ourselves with ...
Views: 1546 - How Much Time Do You Need To Teach Your Child To Read: How To Teach A 4 Year Old To Read - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Melvin SheltonHow Much Time Do You Need To Teach Your Child To Read: How To Teach A 4 Year Old To Read If you decide to teach your child to read at home, you will automatically be adding an additional burden to your already over packed day. Luckily, this rewarding task does not have to take up a huge ...
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