Teach Yourself Speed Reading

by Konstant, Tina

• ISBN13: 9780071426657
• ISBN10: 0071426655
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-16
• Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL

Summary

Speed-reading is about reading--and being able to recall--more written information in less time. Following a unique five-step system, this practical guide teaches readers the basics of speed-reading in less than an hour.It includes tools and information on a variety of reading and memory techniques that allow readers to start using and practicing the techniques as they read--and therefore finish this book in a fraction of the time they would have taken previously. The book shows how to read effectively under pressure and concentrate in today's noisy, distracting environments.

Author Biography

Tina Konstant is a coach, researcher and professional speaker on human potential and learning skills.

Table of Contents

introduction	1	(6)
introduction to speed reading	1	(2)
how to use this book	3	(3)
frequently asked questions	6	(1)
01 the five-step reading system	7	(17)
introduction to the five-step system	8	(1)
step 1: prepare	9	(1)
step 2: preview	10	(3)
step 3: passive reading	13	(1)
step 4: active reading	14	(2)
step 5: selective reading	16	(2)
reading for levels of meaning	18	(3)
reading with a purpose	21	(1)
summary	22	(2)
02 speed reading	24	(21)
factors contributing to speed	25	(2)
where are you now?	27	(2)
increasing your basic reading rate	29	(1)
how to use a pacer	30	(3)
skimming and scanning	33	(3)
speed reading and getting the message	36	(1)
bilingual speed readers	37	(1)
exercises to increase your speed-reading
rate and flexibility	38	(4)
speed-reading graph	42	(1)
summary	43	(2)
03 it's all in the words - developing your vocabulary	45	(7)
why increasing your vocabulary speeds up your reading	46	(1)
how to increase your vocabulary	47	(1)
the source of it all - roots, suffixes and prefixes	48	(2)
specialized vocabulary	50	(1)
summary	51	(1)
04 concentration	52	(16)
the importance of concentration	53	(3)
stress and memory	56	(3)
tips for improving your concentration	59	(3)
exercises to increase and improve concentration	62	(5)
summary	67	(1)
05 memory	68	(18)
memory myths	69	(1)
short-term, intermediate and long-term memory	70	(2)
how memory works	72	(2)
techniques for remembering what you read	74	(8)
multi-sensory reading	82	(1)
forgetting	83	(2)
summary	85	(1)
06 a book is a book is a book	86	(12)
reading different types of material for different reasons	87	(8)
critical reading	95	(2)
summary	97	(1)
07 your eyes and effective reading	98	(20)
speed-reading basics	99	(2)
reading for understanding	101	(1)
exercising your eyes	102	(7)
reading more than one line at a time	109	(2)
how to prevent and cure eyestrain	111	(3)
reading from a PC monitor	114	(2)
eye nutrition	116	(1)
summary	117	(1)
08 distractions and solutions	118	(9)
lack of concentration	119	(3)
physical distractions	122	(1)
environmental issues	123	(1)
work distractions	124	(1)
clearing your desk of distractions	125	(1)
summary	126	(1)
09 real-world reading	127	(12)
information bottleneck	128	(1)
prioritizing and planning	129	(1)
coping with meetings	130	(2)
finding information fast	132	(1)
new jobs, projects and clients	133	(2)
a plan for reducing your reading	135	(2)
evaluating your progress	137	(1)
summary	138	(1)
10 working and studying for a living	139	(8)
before you begin	140	(3)
managing time	143	(3)
summary	146	(1)
11 useful information and speed practice test	147	(12)
the makings of language	148	(3)
critical language for critical reading	151	(1)
establishing your current reading rate	152	(7)
12 what next?	159	(11)
guidelines for your 21-day programme	160	(3)
teach someone else the basics of speed reading	163	(4)
the a to z of effective reading	167	(3)
taking it further	170	(3)
index	173