How many words do we read per minute? A review and meta-analysis of reading rate
M Brysbaert - Journal of memory and language, 2019 - Elsevier
Based on the analysis of 190 studies (18,573 participants), we estimate that the average
silent reading rate for adults in English is 238 words per minute (wpm) for non-fiction and …
silent reading rate for adults in English is 238 words per minute (wpm) for non-fiction and …
So much to read, so little time: How do we read, and can speed reading help?
The prospect of speed reading—reading at an increased speed without any loss of
comprehension—has undeniable appeal. Speed reading has been an intriguing concept for …
comprehension—has undeniable appeal. Speed reading has been an intriguing concept for …
Reading rate: Theory, research, and practical implications
RP Carver - Journal of Reading, 1992 - JSTOR
The same comprehension processes underlie both reading and auding, so the central
process for understanding spoken or written language can be called" rauding." Rauding …
process for understanding spoken or written language can be called" rauding." Rauding …
Text readability and processing effort in second language reading: A computational and eye‐tracking investigation
S Nahatame - Language learning, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Although text readability has traditionally been measured based on simple linguistic
features, recent studies have employed natural language processing techniques to develop …
features, recent studies have employed natural language processing techniques to develop …
Moving beyond classic readability formulas: New methods and new models
SA Crossley, S Skalicky… - Journal of Research in …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Advances in natural language processing (NLP) and computational linguistics
have facilitated major improvements on traditional readability formulas that aim at predicting …
have facilitated major improvements on traditional readability formulas that aim at predicting …
Word frequency and readability: Predicting the text‐level readability with a lexical‐level attribute
Assessment of text readability is important for assigning texts at the appropriate level to
readers at different proficiency levels. The present research approached readability …
readers at different proficiency levels. The present research approached readability …
[图书][B] Smart Language: Readers, Readability, and the Grading of Text.
WH DuBay - 2007 - ERIC
The purpose of this book is to introduce the research on readability, defined here as reading
ease. The first part of the book covers how people read. A series of national literacy surveys …
ease. The first part of the book covers how people read. A series of national literacy surveys …
[PDF][PDF] The lexical advantages of narrow reading for second language learners
N Schmitt, R Carter - Tesol Journal, 2000 - Citeseer
There is a consensus that the incidental vocabulary learning stemming from reading is an
essential complement to the explicit teaching of vocabulary(eg, Coady & Huckin, 1997; …
essential complement to the explicit teaching of vocabulary(eg, Coady & Huckin, 1997; …
Word naming in Spanish
Studies on the factors that determine word naming speed have been conducted in a number
of languages. In this study two objectives were pursued:(1) to contrast the effects of the …
of languages. In this study two objectives were pursued:(1) to contrast the effects of the …
Two different communication genres and implications for vocabulary development and learning to read
DW Massaro - Journal of Literacy Research, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
This study examined potential differences in vocabulary found in picture books and adult's
speech to children and to other adults. Using a small sample of various sources of speech …
speech to children and to other adults. Using a small sample of various sources of speech …