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The Reader's Edge speed reading software is available in three versions: Basic, Pro and Network. Review the product features to see which version is right for you.

Basic

Professional

Network

Great for
getting started

Advanced
training features

Schools and
computer networks

Age Level

5 to Adult

5 to Adult

5 to Adult

Program Installations

1 computer

2 computers

1 server

Number of Accounts

3

Unlimited

Unlimited

Speed Reading Exercises

6

10

10

Recognition Training - Improve your recognition and memory skills by working with numbers.
Motility Training - Improve your visual acuity by training your eyes to see and process information faster and more accurately.
Horizontal Span - Experience reading 2 to 3 times your normal reading rate by not vocalizing.
Vertical Span - Learn to see, read and process groups of words that are presented in and out of sequence.
Word Groups - Transition from individual phrases to complete reading selections. You'll learn to see, read and process groups of words without vocalizing.
Say It! - Become familiar with the visual display of letters, words and numbers and the sounds associated with them.
Continuous Text - Employ a reading pacer to help improve your reading rate.
Push Down - Push Up - As you become more familiar with the reading material, you can challenge yourself to read faster as your practice time decreases.
High Speed Practice - Practice your pre-read, read and post-read skills.
Audio Readings - Follow along as words, sentences and paragraphs are highlighted and read to you.
Easy to Use, Essential Features
Free Updates for Life - Committed to excellence, The Literacy Company is always improving The Reader's Edge. All users receive web updates free of charge for life.
Incorporates Prime Words - Learning the most frequently used words in the English language will help you read better and faster by reducing the number of times your eye stops (fixates) while reading.
Risk Free Money-Back Guarantee - We guarantee you'll enjoy your experience and at a MINIMUM double your reading speed, while improving your comprehension, retention and recall.
Step-By-Step Training Lessons - Get step-by-step instructions that guide you through the process of improving your reading skills.
Vocabulary Vocalization - Using text-to-speech technology, you'll enhance your word-association skills as vocabulary words are displayed and vocalized to you.
Speed & Comprehension Testing
200+ Comprehension Tests Included - Choose from more than 200 comprehension tests from various categories, authors and content providers. These comprehension tests help ensure you are improving your reading speed and comprehension.
Assessment & Progress Reporting - Generate, save and print assessment reports that document your improving reading skills.
View by Reading Level & Category - Quickly access suitable reading material based on reading level and category.
Import/Manage Custom Content
Import Multi Lingual Text - Practice with The Reader's Edge exercises in any language, including English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic and more. New Feature
Import Content from Clipboard - Using our Clipboard Text feature, you can practice your reading skills with all types of text. This feature allows you to quickly import emails, web pages, documents or any type of text by simply highlighting and copying the text into the program.
Import Content from PC or Local Network - Adding the ability to import various types of additional reading material from your local computer or network to The Reader's Edge makes it easy to read personal documents in the program. An Import Wizard helps you locate and import a file into program.
Selection Bookmarks - Allows you to quickly bookmark your current reading location, so you can return to it in your next practice session.
Helpful Tools & Features
Backup/Sync Data - This new feature allows users to quickly backup and sync program data, making it easy to change computers while retaining program usage. In addition, users of The Reader's Edge Pro version can now quickly sync program data between multiple computers. New Feature
Built-In Vocabulary Dictionary - Using the built-in word dictionary, you can quickly access word definitions, usage examples and hear the actual word read to you using text-to-speech software. New Feature
Personalized User Settings - We've made it easy for users to customize the program to their personal preference, allowing them to personalize settings and make the learning process more enjoyable.
Readers with Dyslexia - Individuals with various degrees of dyslexia often see improvements in their reading abilities after working with The Reader's Edge software. The exercises can display text in single-word, multiple-word and sentence-only structure. In addition, the font type and size can be adjusted to facilitate focusing on individual words or phrases, thus helping to remove the "distraction" of seeing others words when reading.
Real-Time Exercise Coach - A unique feature of The Reader's Edge is the built-in exercise coach. When enabled, the Exercise Coach monitors your progress and provides specific instructions and suggestions to ensure you're getting the most out of the program.
Word-Association Training - An essential step in learning to read fluently is to be able to properly associate words with their oral pronunciation. By working with these exercises, you'll see dramatic improvement in your word-association skills.
Advanced Training Exercises
Audio Text Readings - Follow along as words, sentences and paragraphs are highlighted and read to you.
High Speed Practice - Practice your pre-read, read and post-read skills.
Paced Reading Training - Work with a reading pacer to set a reading speed that will always challenge you to read faster.
Timed Reading Practice - Challenge yourself to read faster as your practice time decreases.
Advanced Content Features
Access to 100+ Additional Tests - Access more than 100 additional comprehension tests through the built-in Online Content section.
Access to 500+ Additional Selections - Access more than 500 additional reading selections through the built-in Online Content section.
Change/Edit Vocabulary Lists - Pro & Network version users can change and edit vocabulary lists used in the exercises. The program includes Additional Vocabulary Lists to assist in training.
RSS Feeds - This unique feature provides users with an extensive variety of up-to-date RSS feeds from various news sources.
Selection & Test Quick Search - Allows for quick searching of reading selections and comprehension tests. New Feature
Administrator Management Options
Associate Accounts with Grade Level - Add user accounts to specific grade levels for custom progress reporting.
Import Users from CSV file - This features lets you efficiently manage hundreds of user accounts with one CSV file.
Manage Program/Accounts Remotely - Using the built-in User Manager utility, program administrators can quickly manage users of The Reader's Edge.
Multiple User Account Reporting - Using the built-in Administrator Reports utility, program administrators can generate and print multiple user reports.
One-On-One Training Available - Ensure your school or organization gets the assistance they need with one-on-one training with a member of The Literacy Company support staff.

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