Reading rates in other languages can be predicted reasonably well by taking into account the number of words these languages require to convey the same message as in English. For silent reading of English non-fiction most adults fall in the range of 175–300 wpm for fiction the range is 200–320 wpm. Within each group/task there are reliable individual differences, which are not yet fully understood. The reading rates are in line with maximum listening speed and do not require the assumption of reading-specific language processing. Reading rates are lower for children, old adults, and readers with English as second language. The average oral reading rate (based on 77 studies and 5965 participants) is 183 wpm. Average speed, 40 wpm and over, 200 cpm and over. The reasons for the overestimates are reviewed. Targets for an adult, Words per minute (wpm), Characters per minute (cpm). The estimates are lower than the numbers often cited in scientific and popular writings. speed quickness or rapidity in moving, traveling, performing, etc.:uncountableHis speed and strength helped him win the race.
The difference can be predicted by taking into account the length of the words, with longer words in non-fiction than in fiction. If you are able to read Easystarts at 200 words a minute, you should then discover which level is best for you.
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 260 wpm for fiction.
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