Swiftword is my version of a text based tachistoscope application. Essentially it is a speed reader - you feed it a text file containing the content you want to memorise, and play the file through at progressively faster speeds.

Eventually, your subconscious begins to anticipate the next word before it is even delivered as your memory begins to retain the information. This can be used to help you memorise things like speeches and course notes, and can even assist slow readers to speed up through coaching to avoid sub-vocalising words as you read.

When you get to the end of the file, the program will stop. You can start the process again by clicking the Play button (or press the space bar).

• Display Speed
• Font & Font Size
• Font and Background colour
• Fullscreen mode

• Windows XP or higher
• Microsoft .NET 2.0