Summary of this lesson

Summary of this lesson

In this lesson, you should have learned… how to skim an IELTS reading passage how to scan an IELTS reading passage how to read sections of an IELTS reading passage in detail how to identify useful keywords some common ways IELTS makes reading difficult –...
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Practice!

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Video: Keywords

Video: Keywords

Narration: There are certain types of keyword in the IELTS test that can help you easily scan for information. These words are generally not rephrased in the passage. For example: Place names, people’s names, anything in bold or inverted commas (‘...
Prefixes

Prefixes

Here is a list of some of the more widely used prefixes in the IELTS reading test. Make a note of any that you do not know. Once you have studied the prefix list, move on to the next part of the lesson.   AFTER Following behind Afternoon, afterthought ANTE (SEE...
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Reading in detail

Narration: In the next exercise, you will practice reading in detail. When you begin the video, you will see a question. The paragraph you have just seen will appear on screen again briefly, just long enough for you to practice reading in detail. You have 5 seconds to...