Improve your IELTS Reading score with practical strategies for finding information, understanding paraphrasing and managing your time effectively.Learn how to approach common question types without reading every word of the passage.

Key Reading Skills

✓ Skim passages to understand the main idea✓ Scan for names, dates and key information✓ Recognise synonyms and paraphrasing✓ Separate evidence from assumptions✓ Locate the relevant part of the passage✓ Manage your time across all three sections

Reading Question Types

Practise the main IELTS Reading tasks:✓ True, False, Not Given✓ Yes, No, Not Given✓ Matching headings✓ Multiple choice✓ Sentence and summary completion✓ Matching information and features✓ Short-answer questions

A Better Reading Method

Read the instructions and questions before searching the passage.Identify keywords, then consider the synonyms and paraphrases that may appear in the text.Find the relevant section and read it carefully before selecting an answer.Base every answer on evidence in the passage, not on your own knowledge or assumptions.

Reading Practice Resources

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