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A positive relationship exists between sensitivity to rhythm and progress in reading.

Beyond decoding: How rhythm and prediction shape reading fluency

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 12/01/2026

Reading fluency relies on neural timing, rhythm and prediction. Explore how anticipation and entrainment shape language, reading and flow.

Reading Fluency

How rhythm defines

phonemic awareness

“It’s only an hour that they have with you over the time that you come in over the six weeks and for it to be able to make, for a lot of them, up to a year’s difference in their reading ability is quite amazing really.” Year 3 teacher

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