I studied speed reading, and I started to read 24 times faster, according to the test results. Text comprehension was also tested. So, eliminating subvocalization didn't make any harm.
I don't know how speed reading is taught here, but in Russia, where I studied it, the important elements were selfhypnosis and mnemotechniques based on the rhythm of the brain functioning. The whole text ( it can be a thick book) should be read using speed reading 4 times : the second time in 20 seconds after the first, the third time in 20 minutes after the second, and the forth time in 8 hours after the third. 100% information is comprehended and memorized. I used this technique to get ready for some of the exams at the university, - the result was awesome!
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