By Arzoo Yadav Published: 24 April, 2025 Image: Freepik

7 Ways To Magically Boost Your Reading Speed And Skills

Do not just focus or stick with one word while reading; create a snapshot of the phrase rather than sticking with each word one by one. This will help you read at a perfect speed.

Train Your Eyes to Minimise Fixation

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Collect as many words as you can in a single glance. Notice the words mentioned at the sides (corners) of your material.

Expand Your Peripheral Vision

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When we read something, there is a small voice in our mind that keeps on playing continuously. Avoid this, as it slows down the speed of reading by chewing gum.

Reduce Subvocalisation

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Instead of reading word by word, train yourself to read in meaningful groups or "chunks." For example, instead of "The cat sat on the mat," try to see "the cat," "sat on," and "the mat" as three distinct units.

Use Chunking Techniques

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Use a pen to mark the line you are reading, as it will help to maintain the consistency of reading and reduce your tendency to go back to the same line.

Employ a Visual Pacer

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Before diving deep into the text, take a moment to scan headings, subheadings, bold words, and the first and last sentences of paragraphs.

Practice Previewing and Skimming

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Use a timer to challenge yourself to read slightly faster than your usual pace. This helps your brain adapt to processing information more quickly.

Set a Reading Pace with Timed Practice

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