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Originally Posted by mikeschu  For those who have the Deluxe self-study course, how has the extra material (beyond the items in the Classic course) benefited you? I will likely buy the system but I have noticed that few people have talked about the extra stuff that's included with the Deluxe format. |
You don't need the Deluxe course to learn PhotoReading. The Results Supercharger is available separately. If you want to learn you need the classic course. The Results Supercharger does not teach you PhotoReading. It shows you ways to use your PhotoReading skills to develop other areas in your life.
PhotoReading for learning language. PhotoReading works on all reading material. Whatever you use reading for to learn you can use PhotoReading. To learn a language PhotoRead grammar books exercise material, vocabulary list, and translation dictionaries. Then when you start doing the formal exercises you notice it's much easier to know what's going on. Progress is faster when you read a translation dictionary but who has the time to do that. PhotoReaders seriously wanting to learn a new language will often PhotoRead a dictionary daily.
If you want to improve your own vocabulary in your natural language PhotoRead the dictionary daily for a couple of weeks or so. Notice the difference. You probably won't notice, someone else is more likely to point it out to you that you are using words you never used before or are much more eloquent when you talking or writing.
I'd like to give you some tips that go further than the Amazon reviewers tip Refined on my experience as a PhotoReading instructor and coach.
2.) Preview .... Keep it short never ever more than 8 minutes. 90 second is enough. Spend too much time previewing and you'll hinder the activation step.
3.) Don't scan pages during PhotoReading. You're taking a mental snapshot so just notice the four corners of the book and the pattern of white by keeping a steady soft gaze and turning the pages as fast as you can while maintaining a steady rhythm. Turn the book over and PhotoRead it upside down if you get drawn into reading during the PhotoReading step.
4.) a 20 minute wait is long enough. Overnight is recommended for textbooks and complex material. Just get up get a glass of water was a few of the dishes then come back and activate. Short articles, memos, emails and web pages, usually no wait is required.
5.) Activate in multiple short sessions use Superreading and dipping first. Rapid Reading is an optional activation step. Once you become proficient in PhotoReading you'll reserve it for books you really want to enjoy like novels. Most other books can be finished with the other activation steps.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. I
AlexK
PhotoReading Instructor Australia
PhotoReading coach w/Learning Strategies