[Blindtlk] Tips for Better Braille Reading Speed Request Please...

[Hyde, David W. (ESC)]

Hi James. I once got up to 500 words per minute, but have slowed down. Here is what I did. Read with both hands. Start the line with the left, pick it up with the right about half way through, bring the left down to the next line, and continue. It will seem unnatural at first, but it works. Practice. Don't try to speed up all at once. Make sure the book is something you really want to read. Limit your speed work to a specific amount of time each day. Do not try to
 Identify each character. All readers get things from context.

If you are reading aloud, try not to do it cold. Read the material first. You may want to start with easy reading books.

Finally, you have to practice. Set aside a period of time each day. Use that time to practice for speed. Good luck.
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From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of James Kelm
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 1:30 PM
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Subject: [Blindtlk] Tips for Better Braille Reading Speed Request Please...

Dear friends,

    Well I am turning to those who are on this list for assistance once again, and I know that I will get a lot of valuable feedback!  My question is, what are some tips that you can offer me, concerning how to increase my Braille reading speed?

    My Braille reading is good by general standards, but I still feel as if my speed is below that of the average print reader.  I am interested in improving so that I can read at a general conversation or speaking speed.
What are some tips or tricks that you can offer me, other than simply practicing, which I currently do.  I have been reading Braille for my personal use for a number of years now, but I am interested in raising my skills to compair with an average print reader.  I find that when I read out loud, I feel uncomfortable and uneasy, and although no one seems to notice, I would like to feel more comfortable within myself.

    Thank you for your help!


Respectfully,
James Kelm


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