Any tips on how to improve reading comprehension?

[etalns]

Is it just reading more in an active matter? Or are there any good books out there/techniques. My retention from reading is horrid.

 

[Yossarian]

why do you think good books make you retain less?

 

[DainBramaged]

Comprehension and retention are two different things. Which do you wish to improve?

 

[etalns]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged
Comprehension and retention are two different things. Which do you wish to improve?

I think you have to comprehend something to retain it. If you don't comprehend something there is nothing to retain.

 

[astrocase]

Read a lot. Stop taking drugs.

 

[FallenHero]

read alot. If you dont understand a word, reread the sentence. If you still dont understand it, look it up in a dictionary. Reread paragraph in full to make sure you fully understand the word and concept being written about.

 

[nutcasert]

Read stoned. Once your back to normal, reading will seem like a breeze.