Many people have subvocalization, but not everyone experiences this phenomenon. Research has found that subvocalization happens because of our speech organs. They mimic the movements of talking while we are reading silently. This makes us hear our own words in our heads. Subvocalization has been theorized to improve comprehension and reinforce learning. However, it can […]
Reading has a lot of benefits. It improves your knowledge, memory, communication skills, etc. However, getting the enriching benefits of reading depends on how well you comprehend what you read. Reading without comprehension is a complete waste of time. It’s equivalent to the proverbial “pouring water into a basket.” To aid comprehension, most people practice […]
Subvocalization is a form of silent speech. It is a subconscious trait that occurs when someone makes an internal speech to translate printed words by sound. It helps the mind to access meanings and remember the terms in a text. Many people aren’t aware that they subvocalize while reading. However, the impact of this habit […]
Subvocalization can be a good thing for those who want to sound out words and understand their meaning. However, it can also interfere with your comprehension and your ability to remember what you’ve read. When subvocalizing, you’re not giving your full attention to the text, which can make recalling what you’ve read difficult. If you […]
Speed reading is the use of specific techniques to improve your ability to read and absorb a large amount of content quickly. Speed reading is a very easy skill to learn, but it requires constant practice to accomplish. This will involve eliminating all bad reading habits, learning some speed reading techniques, and using adequate speed […]
Speed reading is effective if you aim to cover lots of text within a short time. You use the peripheral eye to go through texts fast. If you want to retain much of what you read, accuracy and understanding are traded off when you speed read. It is impossible to speed read technical texts that […]
