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SuperReading FAQs
Q1. I'm already a fast reader. I'm satisfied with my reading. Why would I want this course?
A1. Your reading speed may well be an above average for a standard reader. The top Reading Effectiveness *(R.E.) score we've seen coming into the course has been around 225. There have been only a handful of these people, who typically come out with an R.E. above 800. Also, most people can achieve a much higher comprehension level than they realize.
Q2. I took a speed reading course. It didn't help me much. How is this different?
A2. SuperReadingâ is not speed reading. There are some similarities, but the fact is that SuperReading works where speed reading does not. We don't skip words or merely skim. We share powerful tools that really work. Otherwise we would not offer the guarantee.
Q3. I have technical reading to do. How can you go fast through dense, highly technical material?
A3. The fact is that you will not go through technical materials as fast as pleasure reading. What's important is the "ratio of improvement." You will typically absorb twice the information in half the time. The course was originally designed for learning from textbooks.
Q4. I read a lot for pleasure. I like to savor my pleasure novels. Won't going fast ruin the story?
A4. First, you are in total control of your speed. As in your car, although your speedometer says 120 miles per hour, you can go any speed you like. Second, most students report that reading novels feels more like watching a movie because the scenes unfold in real time. Besides, once you're into a book, you lose track of time anyway. If you enjoy yourself and understand the story better, do you really feel obligated to spend unnecessary time in doing it? Spend your freed up time pursuing other interests, or simply read more books.
Q5. How do these methods work for reading poetry?
A5. For the most part, going fast does not enhance poetry. Our basic method improves comprehension, and you might go a bit faster than before, but you will learn to control your speed to the appropriate rate for maximum enjoyment. With poetry, comprehension is the key, not speed.
Q6. I read on a computer screen. How do these methods work on computers?
A6. Our methods work beautifully on computer screens.
Q7. I read the bible. How do these methods help there?
A7. Reading the bible can often be like reading poetry. There is so much to understand in virtually every line that a fast reading speed makes little sense. For this type of intense reading, comprehension is the goal. SuperReading definitely enhances bible study; and, of course, helps tremendously with the related interpretive materials.
Q8. My children already gets A's in school. They don't need to read any better. Why would they need this course?
A8. Just because someone shows excellence does not mean that is the final word in their education. One such student who did enter the course showed an improvement of over 2,000%! These young people still get A's, but now have more time to read in depth, or to pursue other activities to have more balance in their lives. Our memory techniques improve their level of recall as well.
Q9. How long lasting are the results achieved? Can I maintain my new skills?
A9. The methods taught are very simple and easy to apply. As you keep using them your scores will continue to increase. Students will maintain their reading speed and comprehension with regular practice.
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