e-Speed Reading
Features of the course
Particularly recommended for anyone who needs to read large quantities of English text in the course of their work or research, especially business-people posted overseas or studying for an MBA. Gain the ability to efficiently find the information you need. Use the fun game-like exercises to widen your field of view and improve the speed reading techniques that you use unconsciously when reading in your native language. Finally, use our specially designed lessons to improve your reading comprehension.
Course content
- 36 lessons designed for non-native users of English
- Modules include Business Heroes, Business and Organisations, and International Business. There are 12 lessons in each module
- Content is interesting and useful for business-people. For example, management advice, detailed case studies of various kinds of corporations, and famous business leaders
- Each lesson takes about 45 minutes to complete
- Specially designed activities and questions to promote development of word recognition, scanning, and other skills
- Careful, rational explanation of the theory of speed reading and the causes of slow reading
- Entry test and final test so you can check your improvement in reading speed and comprehension
Study flow
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1Take the entry test
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2Choose a lesson and begin studying
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3Complete the number of lessons required (can be studied any number of times within the course period)
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4Take a final test -- results are compared to your entry test
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5Print your course completion certificate
Course completion requirements
Recommended: complete all lessons (80% or more in each lesson test)
Target audience
Individuals with a TOEIC® score of 600+
Course duration
Recommended: six months
System requirements
A PC which can be connected to the Internet (ADSL or Broadband). Microsoft OS (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7), Internet Explorer version 6 or above, Cookies and Javascript must be enabled. Adobe Flash Player 9.0.45 or higher, Adobe Reader version 5 or above. A resolution of 1024x768 or higher.
Lesson list
Entry test
Before taking any lessons, take the entry test. The results of this test are used to set the initial default speed of the Speed Reading activities
Business Heroes (12 lessons)
- Thomas Edison and the invention factory
- Henry Ford and mass production
- Sam Walton and discount retailing
- Alfred Prichard Sloan and customization
- Akio Morita and globalization
- Warren Buffet and investing successfully
- Estee Lauder and niche selling
- Ray Kroc and franchising
- Jack Welch and leadership skills
- John D Rockefeller and vertical integration
- Konosuke Matsushita and business values
- Walt Disney and innovation
International Business (12 lessons)
- Successful international leadership
- Succeeding as a global manager
- Working effectively with international colleagues
- High-performing global teams
- Effective decision-making
- Technology and international communication
- Localizing business presentations
- Dealing with conflict
- Predicting consumers' future needs
- International advertising and product identification
- Customizing in local markets
- Providing excellent customer care
Business and Organisations (12 lessons)
- Resume
- Financial report
- Market research report
- Product lines
- DVD development project
- Statement of vision and values
- Car manufacturing consultancy
- Chairman's statement
- Roles and responsibilities
- Performance review
- Effective negotiation skills
- Workplace safety investigation
Final test
Take the final test. Results are compared with entry test and lesson test results to evaluate your progress as a result of the course
Activity center
Collection of activities for when you don't have enough time to take a lesson. Paste your own texts into the interface to make your own Speed Reading activities
this course introduction can also be viewed/downloaded as a pdf