1、10 Tips to Improve Your Reading Skills - by Jim AllenIn the modern age of information, reading truly is a fundamental survival skill. Here are ten tips that anyone can use to improve their reading skills: 1. You dont have to be a great reader to get the point. Some people read fast and remember ever
2、ything. Others read slowly and take a couple of times to get all the information. It doesnt matter, really, so long as when you read, you get the information youre seeking. 2. Know WHY youre reading. Are you reading for entertainment or to learn something? Decide why youre reading before you start a
3、nd youll greatly improve your comprehension and your enjoyment. 3. You dont need to read everything. Not every magazine, letter, and email you receive contains information you need. In fact, most of it is simply junk. Throw it away, hit the delete key! Just doing this will double the amount of time
4、you have available to read. 4. You dont need to read all of what you DO read. Do you read every article of every magazine, every chapter of every book? If so, youre probably spending a lot of time reading stuff you dont need. Be choosy: select the chapters and articles that are important. Ignore the
5、 rest. 5. Scan before you read. Look at the table of contents, index, topic headers, photo captions, etc. These will help you determine if, a) you have a real interest in this reading, and b) what information youre likely to get from it. 6. Prioritize your reading. You cant read everything all at on
6、ce (and wouldnt want to). If its important, read it now. If its not, let it wait. 7. Optimize your reading environment. Youll read faster and comprehend more if you read in an environment thats comfortable for you. 8. Once you start, dont stop! Read each item straight through. If you finish and have
7、 questions, go back and re-read the pertinent sections. If you dont have questions, you got what you needed and are ready to move on. 9. Focus. Remember, youre reading with a purpose, so focus on that purpose and the material. If you lose interest or keep losing your place, take a break or read something else. You can keep track of where you are by following along with your hand. This simple technique helps you focus and increase your concentration. 10. Practice! The more you read, the better reader youll become (and smarter, too)! So, feed your mind: read!
