Can RocketReader train me to read 10,000 words per minute?
A. If you mean reading with good comprehension (over 70-80%), the answer is no. Numerous vendors claim that you can speed read at 2000, 5000, or even 10,000 words per minute. At these speeds one might get the gist of the text in a skimming fashion, but not accurate comprehension. Some skim readers are very good at glossing at these speeds and capturing the essence of the text, but still without the comprehension of reading it properly. For the vast majority of people, comprehension starts to deteriorate once they get to 800 words per minute.
