There are three dominate factors that are instrumental in developing a higher reading speed: desire to improve, willingness to practice and motivation. With this in mind, studies explored by The Literacy Company confirm that anyone can double or triple their reading speed while maintaining or even improving their comprehension.

Research strongly supports that there is a close relationship between reading speed and comprehension. For example, progress charts of individuals pursuing improved reading training show (in most cases) that when their reading rate dropped there was also a decline in comprehension. In other words, it seems that reading one-word-at-a time actually inhibits reading for understanding. Conversely, comprehension is generally higher when readers learn to read faster.

Slow readers are adversely affected by several factors that can impede their reading rate. These factors can include: limited perceptual span, slower perceptual reaction, vocalization, faulty eye movements, faulty habit of attention and concentration, lack of reading practice, fear of losing comprehension, habitual slow reading, regression, inability to identify what