Comments on: Speed Reading Follow-Up

By: Dan Bezak

Dan Bezak — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:40:20 +0000

Thanks for offering this wonderful blog and very, very useful information. I, like most others am struggling with subvocalization. I truly understand how this can slow you down and I am just getting started. I’ve always had an interest in learning to read faster and comprehend better. I too am having trouble doing away with the subvocalization. It’s a shame we were all tought how to read and most never made it past the grade school level, as far as speed goes.

Keep up the good work,
Regards,
Dan

By: Double Your Reading Rate - SINDA

Double Your Reading Rate - SINDA — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:16:58 +0000

[...] Since most people currently can’t separate the subvocalization from comprehension, they are locked in at a rate of about 400-500 words. Moving beyond that rate requires that you practice reading faster than you can actually read. Edit: I’ve done a follow-up to explain subvocalization more as I think this post may have confused people a little. Check it out here: Speed Reading Follow-Up [...]

By: Meredith

Meredith — Sat, 07 May 2011 12:36:04 +0000

Thanks for clarifying exactly what subvocalization is.

By: Meredith

Meredith — Sat, 07 May 2011 12:35:27 +0000

“It would be impossible to actually read every word in your head so the sounds you hear when reading are likely just your brain assembling the information.” LOL So this is what, residual subvocalization? That explains a lot. xD

“Practice reading involves reading faster than you can actually read. When you do this it is impossible to subvocalize because you simply can’t interpret the words that fast. Over time your ability to understand will match your speed.” Cool story.

By: HIMANSHU

HIMANSHU — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:08:07 +0000

Scott

THANKS A LOT

Himanshu

By: Scott Young

Scott Young — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:39:01 +0000

Himanshu,

Yes, I’d say even with subvocalizing you could probably get around 400-500 words per minute. It’s more of an advanced form of skimming that you can use to really read much faster.

As for holistic learning, I’ve personally used it for both those courses, so I can definitely say yes.

-Scott

By: HIMANSHU

HIMANSHU — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:41:11 +0000

Scott

Thank You for a prompt response…..is 300 wpm possible with sub-vocalising.

I also read your introduction to holistic learning…..is it possible to apply it to finance and accountancy profession’s studies.

Regards

Himanshu

By: Scott Young

Scott Young — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:22:15 +0000

Himanshu,

Reading without subvocalizing can only really come once you’re doing about 300 words per minute normally. If your English isn’t strong enough to do that, I’d focus on just reading before practicing fancy speed reading tactics.

-Scott

By: himanshu gaggar

himanshu gaggar — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:26:09 +0000

dear scott,

i googled for reading without subvocalizing and found your blog (at the top)……..i have been trying it since before doing google but so far have been unsuccesful in getting comprehension through it. also considering that english is a second language for me for i’m from India (Asia), please suggest me how can i achieve “reading without sub-vocalising” stage. Kindly elaborate more on the skills that you think would be helpful for me.

best regards

Himanshu Gaggar

By: Imran

Imran — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:29:59 +0000

So Scott,

you’re saying I just need to force my self to read faster, a LOT faster and eventually, with practice, I’ll stop ‘subvocalizing’?

Fair enough. I’ll give it a try.