page_title: Speed reading
hierarchical_section_title: Speed reading
caption_attribution_description: English: Musa reading a volumen (scroll), at the left an open chest. Attic red-figure lekythos, ca. 435-425 BC. From Boeotia. Français&#160;: Muse lisant un volumen (rouleau)&#160;; à gauche, un coffre ouvert. Lécythe attique à figures rouges, v. 435-425 av. J.-C. Provenance&#160;: Béotie.
context_page_description: Speed reading is any of several techniques used to improve one's ability to read quickly. Speed reading methods include chunking and minimizing subvocalization. The many available speed reading training programs include books, videos, software, and seminars. There is very little scientific evidence regarding speed reading.
context_section_description: Speed reading is any of several techniques used to improve one's ability to read quickly. Speed reading methods include chunking and minimizing subvocalization. The many available speed reading training programs include books, videos, software, and seminars. There is very little scientific evidence regarding speed reading.
caption: A reading muse
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