Reports of reading’s demise at the hands of the internet are greatly exaggerated. In fact, there is now more places to read than ever before, but it can be tough to find the time and energy to stay abreast of developments at work, keep up with the news and read novels for pleasure. The solution – speed reading – may seem like a magician’s parlour trick or a knack you have to be born with. In reality, it’s a skill that you can pick up quickly and easily, and which will make an instant difference to your life.
This dynamic one-day course provides you with a toolkit of different speed reading techniques to suit different purposes, whether you need to skim an article for a quick overview, or understand all the key points of a heavyweight report. It will also help you read more, remember information more accurately, and ensure you don’t miss any important elements in a text.
Led by speed reading specialist Jane Smith, this is a lively, fun masterclass during which you’ll be able to see yourself make progress through a series of practical exercises, games and discussions. The small group size ensures you’ll receive individual coaching and feedback to maximise your individual development. The price of the course also includes a copy of the tutor’s audiobook, Speed Reading for Success, to help you develop your new skills further.
This course is for you if...
- You’re required to read a lot as part of your job and feel overwhelmed by the amount of text you have to get through
- You find it hard to concentrate or pick out important points when reading
- You worry that you miss, or fail to remember, crucial information when you read
- You’d like to read more without investing extra time or effortYou’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student with an intimidating reading list
Course content
- How to browse quickly and effectively
- How to prioritise your reading
- Techniques for establishing an overview of what you’re reading
- Simple skills for improving reading speed
- Exercises to help you read faster – and understand more
- Exercises for improving your vision and avoiding eyestrain when reading
- Techniques for improving recall and retention of key points
- How to select an appropriate reading approach for your purpose
- How to read longer documents more effectively
Tutor profile
Jane Smith trained as a speed reading instructor with Tony Buzan, the renowned inventor of Mind Mapping and expert on the brain, memory, speed reading and creativity. Jane has a background in adult education and is an experienced and successful trainer, specialising in speed reading and other personal skills. Jane is also an author of business books, writes articles and features for a variety of publications, and is the author of a range of personal development audio books.
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Returns policy
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