Hi, All, It seems also that books of rhyming poetry would also help because of the repetition of groups of letters. Mark Blier <--> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Feinstein" <harlynn@xxxxxxxxx> To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 1:47 AM Subject: [optacon-l] Gaining speed with the Optacon I was told that the best way to gain proficiency with the Optacon is to read a children's book. I did this and it really helped. I read parts of The Wizard of Ozz. I also read an easy book about dogs. When I finished those books, I had improved a great deal. I found I could recognize easy, common words. Bob to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.