Read Faster: 4 Steps快速阅读之四步骤
Because of poor childhood reading habits, most people read up to 10 times slower than they actually could. That being said, it's important to know that some simple techniques can alleviate slow reading habits and make any textbook, manual or novel a breeze to read for anyone. Not only that, but reading smarter and faster may allow you to retain information better than if you were reading at a slower speed.
While an average reader can't expect to become a "speed-reader" overnight, these basic techniques along with some consistent practice will increase your reading speed and accuracy without taking away from your overall reading comfort.
So, you want to read faster? In that case, find a book and a quiet place to read, and let's get started.
step 1
Identify why you're reading明确为何你要阅读。
Before you start reading, you need to seek out your motivation. Why you read is essential for deciding how fast to read. Think about why you're reading the book in front of you. Is it for fun? A job? School? Your reasoning will help you find the right frame of mind for the task and aid in absorbing the information more efficiently.
Another thing to consider is the type of book and which key points you want to retain from the reading experience. A training manual demands a different level of concentration when compared to a novel -- so does a textbook or a lengthy business proposal. As you'll see, speed-reading isn't just a sprint through the pages. It's about selectively knowing when to pick up the pace and knowing when to slow down and absorb carefully. When you know why you're reading, what you're reading and what you need to remember, you're already ahead of the game.
step 2
Avoid subvocalization避免默读。
The worst reading habit of slow readers is subvocalization -- the tendency to read the words to yourself as you see them on the page. This habit comes from childhood when students were taught to read aloud and eventually to themselves. While it promotes enunciation, it's a bad habit in adulthood that puts the brakes on reading quickly since our minds are restricted by our own internal speech. Most people who subvocalize will max out at about 300-350 words per minute when they are capable of going significantly faster.
慢速阅读者最糟糕的阅读习惯就是默读，当你看到纸页上的文字，就会呈现自我朗读的倾向。这种习惯来自于童年时代当学生时被要求大声地朗读，最终使得对着自己朗读。虽然这样做促进了发音，但在成年期却成了一种坏习惯，因为我们的头脑受我们自己内在本身的速度限制，所以这就减速了我们的速读。当人们能够明显更快地速读时，由于默读，最快阅读速读仅能达到每分钟300－350个字。
Here's how to reduce subvocalization: Aim to read faster than your internal speech and closer to the speed of your mind. This means going fast enough to make an internal word dictation impossible. Try a slow number count (to 10) in your head while reading -- just enough to distract you from subvocalization, but not enough to keep your mind from absorbing the words that it needs. As with any anti-subvocalization methods, always practice. At your target speed, you should maintain a solid retention of words without requiring any internal speech. Once you have found the balance that offers higher speed and accurate retention, you are well on your way.
step 3
Narrow in on the important parts缩小范围，关注重要部分。
Don't try to power through each page at top speed. A good speed-reader is also smart. Learn to read selectively and change speeds. Think back to your initial reading goals. If you know which topics are essential, don't be afraid to slow down during the important areas to maximize your retention.
Conversely, you should also be ready to skip paragraphs and unnecessary words. Don't let a looming paragraph get the best of you. Take a knowledgeable approach and only read what you need. Opt to read blocks of words instead of individual ones, then pay attention to a paragraph's key sentences early on, and skim or skip the rest if it's not essential. One of the mind's strengths is its capacity to understand. By zoning in on what you need and leaving other words out, you're aiding your mental comprehension skills and letting the rest slide.
step 4
Use a guide使用指引物。
Training your eyes to pick up the reading pace and maintain it is the final step. Naturally, the eyes tend to pause or drift from the page -- even for a split second -- during regular reading. In reading an entire book, the amount of time lost can be significant, so it's critical to retrain the eyes to stay on the page.
The easiest way to control them is with a guide, which can be as simple as your index finger or a pen. Trace your guide along each sentence as you read, making sure that the pace is comfortable and effective in keeping your eyes where they should be. Logic dictates that the speed that you move your guide will have a direct impact on your reading speed. It takes some time to get used to a guide, but the time saved in the long run makes it worthwhile.
While an average reader can't expect to become a "speed-reader" overnight, these basic techniques along with some consistent practice will increase your reading speed and accuracy without taking away from your overall reading comfort.
So, you want to read faster? In that case, find a book and a quiet place to read, and let's get started.
step 1
Identify why you're reading明确为何你要阅读。
Before you start reading, you need to seek out your motivation. Why you read is essential for deciding how fast to read. Think about why you're reading the book in front of you. Is it for fun? A job? School? Your reasoning will help you find the right frame of mind for the task and aid in absorbing the information more efficiently.
Another thing to consider is the type of book and which key points you want to retain from the reading experience. A training manual demands a different level of concentration when compared to a novel -- so does a textbook or a lengthy business proposal. As you'll see, speed-reading isn't just a sprint through the pages. It's about selectively knowing when to pick up the pace and knowing when to slow down and absorb carefully. When you know why you're reading, what you're reading and what you need to remember, you're already ahead of the game.
step 2
Avoid subvocalization避免默读。
The worst reading habit of slow readers is subvocalization -- the tendency to read the words to yourself as you see them on the page. This habit comes from childhood when students were taught to read aloud and eventually to themselves. While it promotes enunciation, it's a bad habit in adulthood that puts the brakes on reading quickly since our minds are restricted by our own internal speech. Most people who subvocalize will max out at about 300-350 words per minute when they are capable of going significantly faster.
慢速阅读者最糟糕的阅读习惯就是默读，当你看到纸页上的文字，就会呈现自我朗读的倾向。这种习惯来自于童年时代当学生时被要求大声地朗读，最终使得对着自己朗读。虽然这样做促进了发音，但在成年期却成了一种坏习惯，因为我们的头脑受我们自己内在本身的速度限制，所以这就减速了我们的速读。当人们能够明显更快地速读时，由于默读，最快阅读速读仅能达到每分钟300－350个字。
Here's how to reduce subvocalization: Aim to read faster than your internal speech and closer to the speed of your mind. This means going fast enough to make an internal word dictation impossible. Try a slow number count (to 10) in your head while reading -- just enough to distract you from subvocalization, but not enough to keep your mind from absorbing the words that it needs. As with any anti-subvocalization methods, always practice. At your target speed, you should maintain a solid retention of words without requiring any internal speech. Once you have found the balance that offers higher speed and accurate retention, you are well on your way.
step 3
Narrow in on the important parts缩小范围，关注重要部分。
Don't try to power through each page at top speed. A good speed-reader is also smart. Learn to read selectively and change speeds. Think back to your initial reading goals. If you know which topics are essential, don't be afraid to slow down during the important areas to maximize your retention.
Conversely, you should also be ready to skip paragraphs and unnecessary words. Don't let a looming paragraph get the best of you. Take a knowledgeable approach and only read what you need. Opt to read blocks of words instead of individual ones, then pay attention to a paragraph's key sentences early on, and skim or skip the rest if it's not essential. One of the mind's strengths is its capacity to understand. By zoning in on what you need and leaving other words out, you're aiding your mental comprehension skills and letting the rest slide.
step 4
Use a guide使用指引物。
Training your eyes to pick up the reading pace and maintain it is the final step. Naturally, the eyes tend to pause or drift from the page -- even for a split second -- during regular reading. In reading an entire book, the amount of time lost can be significant, so it's critical to retrain the eyes to stay on the page.
The easiest way to control them is with a guide, which can be as simple as your index finger or a pen. Trace your guide along each sentence as you read, making sure that the pace is comfortable and effective in keeping your eyes where they should be. Logic dictates that the speed that you move your guide will have a direct impact on your reading speed. It takes some time to get used to a guide, but the time saved in the long run makes it worthwhile.
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