Speed Reading Training

If top readers read at speeds of above 1000 words per minute (wpm) with near 85% comprehension, they only represent 1% of readers. Average readers are the majority and only reach around 200 wpm with a typical comprehension of 60%. This seems surprising since most readers, actively reading work documents, newspapers, magazines, books or the contents of a computer display are practicing daily for at least one hour. With such an intense training everyone should be close to top performances.

Unfortunately, this is far from the real situation. The average reader is five times slower than the good reader. Things are even worse if we consider reading efficiency as well as speed. Reading efficiency is reading speed weighted by comprehension rate and it amounts to 200 x 60% or 120 efficient words per minute (ewpm) for the average reader and to 1000 x 85% or 850 ewpm for top readers. Thus, an efficiency ratio of seven divides these two categories.

We run scheduled courses in Speed Reading. For course dates and prices please look at our course schedule.

Speed Reading - 1 Day

To introduce speed reading concepts to increase speed and comprehension rates whilst reading any material. Please click here for an outline.

Next courses:

4th September 2008

2nd October 2008

11th November 2008

5th December 2008

Please call 01483 688488 to book.

"Enjoyable and beneficial - a good learning environment was created. A good pace of learning was maintained and I feel that I have gained some skills which will be of use."

Please contact us for more information. One-to-one or group bookings can also be arranged on dates to suit you and customised to your specific requirements. Please give us a call on 01483 688488.

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