The Reading Acceleration Effect (RAE) is a proven training methodology utilizing computer-based presentation with highly precise external time constraints, such as the superior technique of continuous fading where a background-colored occlusor progressively covers the text, forcing your eyes forward.
This forcing mechanism works by leveraging neuroplasticity to shift your reading process from slow phonological encoding to a faster, more direct visual stream, enhancing visual attention and working memory capacities.
Research Validity Statement: The immediate efficacy is measured by participants reading approximately 40% faster during the fast-paced acceleration trials while consistently maintaining high comprehension accuracy, a finding replicated successfully in large cohorts, including a study on 90 Italian adult readers. The lasting consumer benefit is demonstrated by the reliable transfer effect:
Research Validity Statement: Comparing reading times before and after acceleration showed a statistically significant and durable gain in reading fluency, reducing average letter reading time by approximately 10% (e.g., shifting from 62 milliseconds per letter to 55 milliseconds per letter), confirming that your normal, non-accelerated reading speed improves permanently after this focused training.