hugoroosevelt (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

One of the best guides for reading is the index finger, at the beginning you will try to synchronize the movements of your eyes with the movement of your finger, it just takes practice.

jenchen81 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

so what kind of guide that we need to have when we read? :)

jenchen81 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

thanx this is interesting :)

mjufpn (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Yes I have this problem its called subvocalization and I do it all the time I even think with that way and even write this comment that way and I cant get rid of it!

DeMars3 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I would say the best method in question is to visualize large chunks of words. This will help rid yourself of subvocalization and/or hearing the words in your head. I find that if you just understand and visualize everything you read, you'll automatically go faster and understand more, just as Mr. Buzan says.

OSK321 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

alls you need to do is go through words so fast that you dont have time to vocalize them. eventually u kick the habit as you read faster since youll notice it slow u down and stop it. you can also try asking yourself questions and try to talk about the text while speed reading

steflova2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

By the way, the website which suggests that hand pacing may be appropriate is readingsoft dot com. Additionally, they also say in their FAQs that only 20 percent of speed reading aficionados will ever be able to break the 400wpm mark because they need to hear each word pronounced in their head to comprehend. Any thoughts ?

steflova2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

additionally I am looking for some strategies to eliminate subvocalization. Do you have any strategies ? have you successfully eliminated subvocalization while maintaining comprehension?

steflova2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

thanks. I really like to hear about the results of speed reading effort. I am currently at ~210 wpm up from 100wpm using hand pacing. But I came across a website which says finger pacing is inappropriate for reaching 800wpm. Any thoughts on that ? how fast can you read?

hugoroosevelt (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It was recorded two years ago.