Test your Reading Speed with our Speed Reading Challenge

Take the test online

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Hit 'Test Me' to read through the test (remember the clock is ticking). When you’ve finished, the comprehension test will ask you a few questions and then you’ll be able to see your results.

 

If you prefer...

Read a printed article and take the test online

All you need is a printer and a watch! Just print the text (View Pdf)... start your watch... read and then select 'Test Me' for the comprehension test.

 

 

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Why take the challenge?

Illumine’s Speed Reading Challenge allows you to check your own reading speed. Your results are then compared to a sample of over 3,000 individuals who measured their reading speed at the beginning of Illumine’s Effective Speed Reading course.

By accepting this challenge you will be contributing to the UK’s largest survey of the nation’s reading speeds. You will be able to get updates on the results of this survey by visiting the Illumine website.

Improve your reading speed...

...with a Speed Reading course

This 1 day workshop is designed specifically for people who want to dramatically increase their reading speed and absorb information more effectively. Thousands of people have been amazed by how simple it was to double or treble their reading speed.

  • Dramatically increase your reading speed.
  • Improve your memory.
  • Avoid information overload.
  • Manage information effectively and remember more.
  • Adopt different approaches for different reading materials and objectives.
  • Learn effectively.

» Find out about the leading Speed Reading course - (in-house or public workshops)

...with a Speed Reading book

The Extraordinary Reader is 'the Speed Reading book'. Written by Clive Lewis (the UK's leading Speed Reading trainer) and Anthony Landale (a respected management writer) The Extraordinary Reader is concise and practical and is based on over ten years personal experience of teaching thousands of people from all walks of life, how to read faster AND more effectively.

» Find out more and buy online...