SKIMMING
We often have to read & comprehend large amount of material.
Ability to read faster is an important skill, which will make our reading
easier, & we will be able to read more in lesser time.
Skim reading is an important tool to improve our reading speed.
Skimming is a very useful skill to learn for those planning to take
IELTS/TOEFL Test.
Skim Reading:
In skim reading, we just scan though the texts letting our
eyes just catch the key words. This gives us the crux of the written material. Then,
we read the material second time more carefully, but still at high speed.
Skim Several
Times:
When reading complex & extensive material, we can first skim
over the chapter, section & titles to get an idea about the material. Than
scan the material second time, & maybe even third time. Finally, read the
material rapidly.
Read First
Sentence:
Often, the first sentence of each paragraph states the main idea of
that paragraph. Other sentences simply elaborate on that idea. We can skim read
by just reading the first sentence of each paragraph. This will give us enough
idea about the matter of the paragraph. But, we must be careful to use this
method because at times, many authors give many ideas in one paragraph by
making it very long.
Grouping Words:
Most of us read one word at a time, often saying the word to
ourselves. This is extremely slow method of reading, especially when our mind
is capable of processing information at a much faster pace. Hence, instead of
looking at a single word, look at group of words & phrases. Instead of
reading word-by-word, we must read in chunks. In addition, we do not have to
say the words to understand their meaning.
Practice with
Newspaper:
We must try to read several words, a phrase, or even a sentence at
a time. A good way to do this is to read newspaper articles by scanning down
the column, digesting all the words across, instead of reading one word at a
time. A newspaper column usually has 4-5 words per line, & we should be
able to carry out this process easily.
In Conclusion:
We must make effort to pick the pace of reading & concentrate
on it until it becomes a habit. Ability to read fast is a very useful skill for
anyone to cultivate.
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