One Glance: read in phrases, not word by word
One Glance trains you to take in a group of words in a single look instead of reading word by word. A phrase flashes, then two lines at once, and you pick the one you saw. It suits familiar text such as news and your own notes; slow down for dense text. You can try it below.
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How it works
- Play a few levels: Start with a single phrase and move up to two lines.
- Read news in phrases: Read a news report in phrases, then sum it up in one line.
- Check yourself: Summary wrong? Read it again at normal speed. That is the honest check.
Questions
- Should I read everything in phrases?
- No. Use it for news you know the background of and for revision. Slow down for anything new or full of numbers.
- How long until it feels natural?
- A few minutes a day for a couple of weeks. Keep checking your understanding as you go.
- Will it help in the exam hall?
- It helps you get through long question stems and passages a little quicker. For statement questions, still read every word.