There are several computer based software programs that can be used to train yourself to read faster. Some of the most popular include:
RocketReader
Developers Pitch:-
RocketReader is not about gimmicks like "read 10,000 words per minute!" RocketReader is about setting realistic, achievable goals to improve your reading skills, and working 15 to 30 minutes a day to achieve them.
Most people read at around 220 words a minute. There is an enormous scope to realistically double reading speed to around 450 words per minute, while also improving comprehension and retention of material. This is the edge that you need to advance in your career and studies.
RocketReader can help you do that in just two months.
AceReader
Developers Pitch:-
AceReader is referred to as: Reading Improvement Software; Reading Assessment Software; Productivity Reading Tool; Self-Improvement Educational Reading Tool; Reading Fluency Software; Vision Training Software; Speed Reading Software.
It can be used to: (1) assess your current reading level; (2) improve your reading speed and comprehension, both online and offline; and (3) help you read faster while on the computer, by utilizing special display modes.FReader
Developers Pitch:-FReader or Efficient Reader is an innovative computer program designed to improve reading skills.
FReader includes exercises designed to continuously improve reading skills; for example, exercises to expand visual span. In addition reading tests are performed at the beginning of each session and finally the results for each kind of exercise or test are logged. Each user can then track his progression.
Various reading modes will provide an impressive acceleration of reading pace within each training session. At the same time they help the user to develop new reading habits. The user will also memorize the principles of efficient reading and learn exercises to apply when reading books. A computer program is the only way these reading aids can be effectively exploited.
The training program focuses on reading all words, that is integral reading. Partial reading techniques like skimming require a fast perception of words and rapid reading of short passages. Integral reading is thus the basis of all speed reading techniques.WinBlit
Developers Pitch:-WinBlit Speedread allows you to speedread e-mails, web pages, Word documents and more on your Windows PC. It does this by using a technique known as Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) . With RSVP text is brought you your eyes unlike traditional reading where your eyes move towards the text. With practice RSVP may help you to read more quickly and with greater comprehension on your PC. We hope it is of some assistance to those of you who are bogged down with information overload in your working life.
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