My son has discovered a new way of listening to classes online

I took speed reading so I would like speed listening

Speed listening can be a useful tool for saving time and increasing efficiency. However, it's important to remember that it can lead to a loss of important information and context. I recommend using this technique with caution and only when necessary.

That sounds like a good idea for him.

I hadn't thought of that. Not a bad idea.

"Who taught you everything you know?" "Simon, Alvin and Theodore."

I don't understand what is speed listening though, sorry.... Maybe a direct example will enable me to answer it.

Many blind people I know make it an art form. I even listen to my screen readers at two times the default speed, and speed things up to make them sound a little more natural sounding. Sometimes when I type, I might miss hearing a letter or two because of how fast I go. I've crashed my screen reader (Jaws or Job access with Speech) on occasion because I type faster than it can keep up. So, I do tend to find a place for it, but it depends on the application.

That sounds a really good idea to me but I can't help thinking it's all about speed nowadays.

That's a really good way to save time. I always do the same thing when I hear a podcast or youtube video.