How to Read Better: 3 Simple Ways to Improve Reading Comprehension

Read a page as carefully as you can, trying to pick out the key ideas. Then look away and either tell yourself or write down those key ideas. If that’s difficult, reread the text, (yes, it’s okay to reread—but this time, try to pay closer attention!) then try again. Another attempt at recall the next day can be even more helpful; this allows you to

If you do want to read faster, you need to speed up the word recognition and conversion to concept. You can do this by having a good vocabulary, the right background knowledge, and plenty of experience with reading.

Over the coming days and weeks, persevere with your new reading method and monitor your progress at regular stages. Find the most efficient pointer, and if you have access to a metronome, use it during practice sessions to maintain a steady rhythm. See how fast you can read. By pushing your reading rate up to dizzy heights during practice, you will