Anticipation training

Anticipation is one of the key elements in speed reading. Our minds are incredibly perceptive. I have three simple proofs for you.

Anticipation is decision making based on predictions, expectations and background knowledge.

We are able to process written information even if it is half-visible, upside down or with mixed letters.

There are some anticipation training exercises in speed reading software but you can take any book, turn it upside down and start reading from right bottom corner to left and up line by line. After reading half-book upside down you will notice that you cope more easily with all texts.

Finally you’ll be amazed that you can read reverse gear as fast as you read normally. What’s the benefit? You’ll dramatically improve your anticipation and word recognition. The time you spend on visual information converting into meaningful ideas might be shortened two-three times. Some words you’ll simply guess, some words you’ll take from context and some words in the text are needless at all. In case you love details very much read this article Details vs. Essence. Start practicing today and read at least couple of pages a day. You can do this exercise wherever you like. No computer needed. But remember it affects reading speed only when combined with other speed reading exercises. Otherwise you’ll dramatically improve your anticipation, but your reading speed will stay the same.

Good luck,
Aivaras