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Regression is the backward movement of the eyes over information that it has previously considered. As the name sounds, it regresses or slows down the pace of reading. However, to some speed readers, it helps in comprehension of read passages. It is the opposite of progressive reading.

Speed reading have a lot of reading techniques that every prospective speed reader should embrace to fully implement to the advancement of speed reading. Many speed reading experts do not recommend that regression of any kind be employed in speed reading, but the fact is regression helps comprehension for some people who are just starting out speed reading. Even some experts at times regresses to catch up on some words or expression then progresses.

While i personally will not advise regression while reading, there is nothing wrong if one goes back temporarily on a word he is not clear about. I will advise that to make speed reading effective, it is better you conclude your material first then you can go back to those words you are not clear about and try to locate meaning to each of them.

Below is an example of how regression is made in speed reading.

Progressive reader:

–> –> –> –> –> –> –>The bullet hit the door at once.

Regressive reader:

The –> –> hit –> –> at once

A closer look at the two scenario shows that the progressive speed reader was more in control of his understanding than the regressive reader. The regressive reader’s style slows his understanding and also slows down his speed rate thus making reading the sentence slow and more difficult to understand.

From the foregoing, you will notice that anyone who has the believe that regression improves the rate of reading is entirely misled. Because speed and comprehension which are the fundamentals of speed reading is entirely defeated. Therefore, if you have ever used or thought of using regression to speed read, it is better you work on your skills to move you from a regressive reader to a progressive reader, that way you will be able to master the necessary reading skills.

For every time gained in speed reading by a progressive reader, there is a corresponding loss in time by the regressive reader. So be sure to practice speed reading by becoming a progressive reader.

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Ihab Salloum