Courses and Events for Researchers and Teachers

Speed-Reading: Read faster learn smarter

Trainer: Ute Penzel

Date

first appointment: 12.11.2025, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |  intensive self-study phase with support from the trainer | second appointment: 01.12.2025, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | online

Description

You would like to increase your reading speed up to 100% (depending on text difficulty and English proficiency)? Sounds good, because scientific work involves a lot of reading?

It may seems like magic, but it is not difficult and can be learned quickly. It is a question of reading technique, reading
intention and concentration. All three aspects are covered in detail and will be practised in the seminar.

Contents

• Minimize the number of fixations per line
• Increase horizontal and peripheral vision span and the number of words registered per fixation
• Eliminate regression and back-skipping
• Quickly grasp what’s important in the text
• Improve concentration

Aims of the seminar

• Increasing your reading speed up to 100%
• Improving your reading quality
• Boosting your reading motivation

Methods

Short presentations alternate with exercises and their reflection.
Full attendance on the first day of the seminar is mandatory for participation!
The first appointment is followed by a five-week e-Learning by e-mail, which requires a daily practice time of about 15 minutes.

Target Group

PhD, postdocs and professors, max. 12 participants