What speed do you read?

Crusader · 03-12-2012, 03:48 PM

I came across this reading speed test hosted by Staples to promote their line of eReaders.

It's quick and very easy to do the test and I would be interested to know what your results are (state if English is not your primary language).

There are 3 different pieces of text to try (click on the Start Again button to get to the other 2) and post your 3 scores.

Mine was 345, 347 and 392 (on the Wizard of Oz one) words and answering all questions correctly. English is my second language.

bill_mchale · 03-12-2012, 04:37 PM

Well, I read on an interstate bus recently... so I guess 70 mph... though I did read that time I took the airplane.

Bet the astronauts get the best speeds

--
Bill

Arcflup · 03-12-2012, 04:45 PM

Nice work! You read 186 words in 59 seconds.

3 out of 3.

190 words per minute.

I like to savour my reading.

Asawi · 03-12-2012, 05:05 PM

English as a second language. Didn't note my exact scores, but they were around 400, 590 and 550.
Many times I read lots slower than that, because I too like to savour my reading. Other times I speed read faster than I did in this test. All depending on content.
It was fun to test, but I don't really see the point in comparing numbers. Reading is about enjoyment, isn't it?

odiakkoh · 03-12-2012, 06:13 PM

543, English is my second language but I think 20 years is long enough to consider me a native right?

Crusader · 03-13-2012, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asawi

It was fun to test, but I don't really see the point in comparing numbers. Reading is about enjoyment, isn't it?

It's just a bit of fun and I find it interesting to see how people compare, especially for non-native English users.

Xanthe · 03-13-2012, 02:50 AM

I'll have to try it when my eyes are fresh. At 2:49am, they are way too tired to focus properly.

Catlady · 03-13-2012, 11:37 AM

Even though I wasn't consciously trying to change speed, I ended up with wildly varying results--and at my slowest speed, I got every answer wrong! It was the selection I liked least, too. I think that was the main factor--how much I liked or disliked what I was reading.

tecweston · 03-13-2012, 11:48 AM

366 on "War of the Worlds" and 399 on "Alice in Wonderland." I'm not going for speed though, I like to take my time and enjoy the book.

RDaneel54 · 03-13-2012, 12:16 PM

406 on WOTW, 425 for AIW, 419 for WOO; all answers correct.

Apparently, the US national average for adults is 300 with 11th graders higher and college students at 450.

English is my first language.

Interesting.

tubemonkey · 03-13-2012, 02:13 PM

230 WPM ...pretty good for a monkey

I read silently at the same speed as I read aloud. I have no desire to read faster. If forced to do so, I'd give up recreational reading.

ametzler · 03-13-2012, 02:26 PM

294, 356, 295 (wow, Alice, Oz). English is my second language. I guess I might be faster in the morning. ;-)

Pookeysgirl · 03-13-2012, 02:43 PM

I got 227, 275 & 283...stupid dyslexia, I had to re-read a couple sentences in the first and second test.

03-12-2012, 03:48 PM	#1
Crusader Space Cadet Posts: 1,180 Karma: 4030536 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Sony PRS-T1, Cybook Opus, Kobo Glo	What speed do you read? I came across this reading speed test hosted by Staples to promote their line of eReaders. It's quick and very easy to do the test and I would be interested to know what your results are (state if English is not your primary language). There are 3 different pieces of text to try (click on the Start Again button to get to the other 2) and post your 3 scores. Mine was 345, 347 and 392 (on the Wizard of Oz one) words and answering all questions correctly. English is my second language. Last edited by Crusader; 03-12-2012 at 04:08 PM.

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03-12-2012, 04:37 PM	#2
bill_mchale Wizard Posts: 1,451 Karma: 1550000 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch, HPC Evo 4G LTE	Well, I read on an interstate bus recently... so I guess 70 mph... though I did read that time I took the airplane. Bet the astronauts get the best speeds -- Bill

03-12-2012, 04:45 PM	#3
Arcflup Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 1010 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Lots	Nice work! You read 186 words in 59 seconds. 3 out of 3. 190 words per minute. I like to savour my reading.

03-12-2012, 05:05 PM	#4
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,462 Karma: 2731820 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	English as a second language. Didn't note my exact scores, but they were around 400, 590 and 550. Many times I read lots slower than that, because I too like to savour my reading. Other times I speed read faster than I did in this test. All depending on content. It was fun to test, but I don't really see the point in comparing numbers. Reading is about enjoyment, isn't it?

03-12-2012, 06:13 PM	#5
odiakkoh Guru Posts: 823 Karma: 1818344 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: iPhone 5s	543, English is my second language but I think 20 years is long enough to consider me a native right?

03-13-2012, 02:50 AM	#7
Xanthe Plan B Is Now In Force Posts: 1,894 Karma: 8086979 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surebleak Device: Aluratek,Sony 350/T1,Pandigital,eBM 911,Nook HD/HD+,Fire HDX 7/8.9,PW2	I'll have to try it when my eyes are fresh. At 2:49am, they are way too tired to focus properly.

03-13-2012, 11:37 AM	#8
Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,345 Karma: 52398889 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	Even though I wasn't consciously trying to change speed, I ended up with wildly varying results--and at my slowest speed, I got every answer wrong! It was the selection I liked least, too. I think that was the main factor--how much I liked or disliked what I was reading.

03-13-2012, 11:48 AM	#9
tecweston Comic book artist Posts: 553 Karma: 1760679 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Device: Nook Glowlight, iPad, iPhone	366 on "War of the Worlds" and 399 on "Alice in Wonderland." I'm not going for speed though, I like to take my time and enjoy the book.

03-13-2012, 12:16 PM	#10
RDaneel54 Aging Positronic Brain Posts: 633 Karma: 2155452 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Aurora (when off-Earth) Device: Amazon Oasis; iPhone, iPad Mini	406 on WOTW, 425 for AIW, 419 for WOO; all answers correct. Apparently, the US national average for adults is 300 with 11th graders higher and college students at 450. English is my first language. Interesting.

03-13-2012, 02:13 PM	#11
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,477 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	230 WPM ...pretty good for a monkey I read silently at the same speed as I read aloud. I have no desire to read faster. If forced to do so, I'd give up recreational reading.

03-13-2012, 02:26 PM	#12
ametzler Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 567800 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austria Device: Kindle Paperwhite II	294, 356, 295 (wow, Alice, Oz). English is my second language. I guess I might be faster in the morning. ;-)

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03-13-2012, 02:43 PM	#13
Pookeysgirl Wizard Posts: 1,705 Karma: 12696746 Join Date: May 2010 Device: K3, Kobo Mini	I got 227, 275 & 283...stupid dyslexia, I had to re-read a couple sentences in the first and second test.