Tag Archives: reading

Top Ten Reasons to Visit Your Local Library

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Advanced Reading Concepts

This blog was originally published in 2013! But I am putting it out again because I want us to support our libraries more now than ever! I can’t imagine how hard it would be to be a librarian or manage … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons You Should Be Reading

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Advanced Reading Concepts

Reading makes you more knowledgeable and sharpens your analytical skills. The Atlantic did a study proving that reading a novel actually changes your brain. Continue reading →

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The Nation Article on Avoiding Fake News From Bangkok

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Advanced Reading Concepts

I read this article when teaching a class in Bangkok for the USAID. I enjoyed reading the English version of the papers in the hotel lobby. This column in the The Nation by Suthichai Yoon started with: Thais got a taste of what “fake” news can do to you recently when Facebook got fooled by its own algorithm. Continue reading →

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This is a repost from last fall–but very timely now because we are now taking enrollments for another exciting summer of meeting wonderful youth and helping them reach and exceed their scholastic goals. Click here for our current schedule. Continue reading →

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Advanced Reading Concepts | Leave a comment

The Nation Article on Avoiding Fake News From Bangkok

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Advanced Reading Concepts

I read this article when teaching a class in Bangkok for the USAID. I enjoyed reading the English version of the papers in the hotel lobby. This column in the The Nation by Suthichai Yoon started with: Thais got a taste of what “fake” news can do to you recently when Facebook got fooled by its own algorithm. Continue reading →

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Addicted To Distraction — Great article in the New York Times about Concentration

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Advanced Reading Concepts

I have found that more and more it is harder and harder to concentrate and to get things done.  And  I teach people how to concentrate better! Most of the people I talk to about reading confess the same problem. The New … Continue reading →

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Amazing Results on the Book “Anthem”

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Advanced Reading Concepts

Our Upper Arlington Summer Speed Reading students read Anthem by Ayn Rand on their last day of class. Their average reading speed upon completing the book was 3,160 words per minute and their comprehension a whopping 92%! (Their beginning comprehension … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Mighty Women in Your Life with These Books (Including Yourself)

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Advanced Reading Concepts

Stories of Mighty Women to inspire the women in your life. Great blog from A Mighty Girl Inspirational Women: Biographies for Adult Readers Stories of Mighty Women to Inspire on Mother’s Day and Every Day! amightygirl.com “Moms can be an … Continue reading →

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Discover or Rediscover Your Public Library

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Advanced Reading Concepts

“When I discovered libraries, it was like having Christmas every day.”–Jean Fritz, children’s author Last week was National Library Week, and, though we’re a week late, it’s never too late to discover or rediscover your local library! Just don’t plan … Continue reading →

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Summer Speed Readers Soar with Less Stress and More Success!

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Advanced Reading Concepts

“I was very skeptical of this class at first, but by the end of the first day I was very excited to learn and grow. This class taught me so much more than I ever expected and I know this … Continue reading →

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