How To Reduce Subvocalization While You Read To Boost Speed Welcome! What We'll Discuss Today Subvocalization (aka Auditory Reassurance) What is Subvocalization? Reading aloud.... Silently... in your head How Do You Know If You Are Subvocalizing? If your current reading rate is less than 250 WPM you are probably saying all the words in your head Indicators of Subvocalization Lipping Indicators of Subvocalization Lipping Movement of the lips while reading If you are doing this... ● Place your finger over your lips to detect movement ● Place a pencil horizontally between your lips... if it falls or moves, you are definitely moving your lips. Practice until the pencil remains still. ● In extreme cases... plastic tape. Indicators of Subvocalization Tongue Warbling Movement of tongue while reading If you are doing this... ● Read w/ Pencil Gripped mid- way back in the mouth with tongue held underneath ● Chew Gum ● Hold fingers beneath the jaw to detect tongue movement Indicators of Subvocalization Jawing Movement of jaw while reading If you are doing this... ● Read w/ your chin resting solidly on a clenched fist. ● Read while chewing gum ● Practice reading with a pencil clinched firmly between the front teeth Indicators of Subvocalization Adam's Appling Movement of Adam's apple while reading If you are doing this... ● Practice reading by placing fingers over Adam's apple. ● Consciously and deliberately relax entire throat and neck area. Do you need to subvocalize every word? No... Keep in Mind It isn't about words It's about IDEAS How To Reduce Subvocalization Use Your Hand While Reading How To Reduce Subvocalization Practice "Speed Drills" How To Reduce Subvocalization Listen to Music While Reading How To Reduce Subvocalization Distract Yourself from Saying Words "Ahhhhhhhh" "1, 2, 3, 4.... 1, 2, 3, 4..." Chew Gum How To Reduce Subvocalization Use AccelaReader.com .