Monday, December 10, 2012

5 web applications and add-ons to learn how to speed read : Learn Speed Reading Online

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What is Speed Reading ?


Speed reading, like other arts, is an art of being able to read at the maximum possible speed. Speed readers can read hundreds of words in a minute. Speed reading is a time efficient and improved way of reading.

Unlike the famous myths say, Speed reading not only increase your speed but improves your comprehension too. In the world today, it is an excellent skill to possess in your skill set.




But how to do it ?


Speed reading can be learned in many ways, and there are many books on how to learn to speed read. Internet is also a valuable resource in this genre. There are numerous online application that are dedicated to teach those whose are interested in learning this skill.

7 Web applications to learn how to speed read:

Spreeder

Spreeder is an excellent web applications using the fundamentals of speed reading to teach people how to speed read in a very effective yet simple way.




At spreeder, you can start speed reading by pasting the text you want to practice on. Once you have pasted it, now you must what settings you are easily able to read at. Let's say if you can read easily at 300 Words Per Minute (WPM), you should increase the WPM slight in the settings.

You can also read in chunk containing the amount of words set by you.

FastReaders

This is a similar web to learn speed reading. The web operates with the same fundamentals mentioned in the spreeder above, but with a change in  interface and customizable theme options.




Eyecersize


Eyecersize is also very sophisticated service that you can use. It has all the neccessary features and and it also allows you to add a bookmarklet to your browser.



RSVP reader for Firefox

This is an add-on for firefox that enables you to speed read text directly from your browser, and not any web service. All you have to do is paste the text you want to speed read.

Reasy

This is yet another add-on for firefox that serves the same purpose.


Being able to read faster and comprehend better is really a bliss. In this age of information I believe it is crucial for one to be speed read. Why wait? try out these services and tell me in the comments if you like them.