How to read Filipino fast
Summary
You need only a pen or text editor. Write short words many times. You will read and write without subvocalization.
Filipino is written with Latin alphabet. But it is very different from English.
Learn thematic relations. It is also important in English.
Writing training will improve your reading skills. Write many sentences. Write in various genres.
Contents
Typing and Speed Reading
You need only a text editor. Change the window size and the font size.
Or you can use a pen and paper.
Write short words repeatedly
Type short words like these images. Repeat form 2 letter word to 4 letter word. You don't have to type long words.
This is a training about subvocalization. You will get tired of typing. And you will type without internal speech.
Write sentences with line breaks
Write a short sentence like this image. This is a training for reading multiple lines. You will read lines at once. Write other sentences with line breaks.
You should learn words with pronunciation. Practice writing and speaking alternately.
Reading Comprehension
You have to improve your reading comprehension. Read many books and websites. Write many sentences.
The grammar is different from English. At first, guess the meaning from context. And then, learn the trigger system ,the thematic relation, and grammatical mode.
Read Tagalog Wikipedia. Increase your vocabulary. Read and watch news.
Writing training improves your reading comprehension. Write many sentences. Write in various genres.
Keyboard
The modern Filipino alphabet has the letter of ñ. Use the Spanish or the US International keyboard layout.
Writing Training
Writing training will improve your reading skills. Write many sentences.
Filipino is very different from English. Learn the structure of sentence and the thematic relation.
Imagine some situations and relationships. Think about their relationships, positions, purposes, motives, etc.
Make a sentence with an agent and a patient. Compare it with English active and passive voice.
Use various images. Write various sentences.
Grammar
Learn the grammar with simple sentences.
Make some Filipino sentences from a English sentence.
Pronunciation
Learn vowels and consonants with IPA. Combine the alphabet and the phonetic symbol.
Other Languages
Filipino has many words from Spanish.
Learn words with etymology and suffixes.