1.自我測(cè)試
首先你得先測(cè)測(cè)自己當(dāng)前的閱讀速度，這個(gè)你可以用一個(gè)簡(jiǎn)單的公式來(lái)搞定。一只手拿著計(jì)時(shí)器，另一只手拿著閱讀材料，一邊閱讀以一邊計(jì)時(shí)。當(dāng)你讀完了材料，把所用的總分鐘數(shù)乘以60得到所用的總秒數(shù)。接下來(lái)，用剛剛所閱讀的總字?jǐn)?shù)除以總秒數(shù)。把得到的結(jié)果取整，你就得到了你每秒鐘的閱讀速讀；如果再乘以60，就得到了自己每分鐘的閱讀速度。
Start by testing your current reading rate. This is done through a simple formula. Use a timer with a second hand to read a piece of material. Once you have completed the reading and have your time, take the whole number and multiply it by 60. Next, divide the total seconds into the number of words read. Round this number and you have your words per second total; multiply that number by 60 and there you have your words per minute total.
2.瀏覽
并不是每個(gè)詞都需要去理解的，因此，練習(xí)一組詞一組詞地閱讀。忽略冠詞（如the,a,）以及諸如"or"等詞。把
注意力集中在那些動(dòng)詞上。練習(xí)以意群或“塊”為單位來(lái)瀏覽文章。
Not every word is important to understanding, so train your eyes to read groups of words. Ignore articles and words like, "the", "a", and, "or". Focus on the action words or verbs. Practice quickly scanning groups or chunks of words.
3.默讀
你是不是經(jīng)常輕聲地把讀的東西念出來(lái)呢？不要緊，不僅是你這樣，幾乎每個(gè)人都有或者有過這個(gè)習(xí)慣。但是如果你想提高閱讀速讀，那我強(qiáng)烈建議你閉上嘴默讀，以便精神更集中。
Step 3: Subvocalization
You probably often quietly pronounce every word you read. Don't worry, you're not alone…almost everyone does it or did it. But if you want to read faster, it is strongly advised that you concentrate by keeping your mouth shut.
4.用手輔助
首先伸出食指指著你讀的地方，并隨著閱讀逐行移動(dòng)。當(dāng)讀到一行末尾時(shí)，把食指抬高半英寸然后快速地移到下一行。盡管老師告訴過你不要這樣閱讀，但這這會(huì)幫助你集中注意力。
Start by pointing your index finger and running it along each line of text. When your finger comes to the end of a line pick up your finger half an inch then quickly bring it back down to the next line. Even if your teachers told you NOT to read like this, it will keep you focused.
5. 避免復(fù)讀
復(fù)讀是指你又回頭看你讀過的文字。要改這個(gè)習(xí)慣，只要拿張紙出來(lái)，把剛讀過的部分用紙蓋住。筆也是防止眼睛向回看的好工具哦。
Regression is when you go back and read a line you've already read. To break this habit, simply take a piece of paper and drag it down over the page as you read, covering each line you've just read. Pens are also great tools to train your eyes not to look back.
6.熟能生巧
速讀不像騎自行車：你需要練習(xí)，需要不斷的練習(xí)，否則你就會(huì)又回到最初學(xué)習(xí)閱讀時(shí)養(yǎng)成的習(xí)慣了。常為自己的閱讀計(jì)時(shí)，看看自己有多大提高。
Speed reading is not like riding a bike; you need to practice, otherwise you will go back to the habits you developed when you first learned to read. Time yourself often to see what your improvements are.
