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Andy Watts from E2 Test Prep returns to talk about IELTS Reading. Find out what to expect in the IELTS Academic and General Training Reading tests and how to prepare. This episode also takes a closer a look at the best way to approach True/False/Not Given questions. Highlights: 02:05 - 09:27 Question Types in the IELTS Reading test 09:28 - 20:46 IELTS Reading Strategies 20:47 - 31:00 Test Taker Questions Episode links + resources: Your pocket guide to IELTS Academic Reading Your pocket guide to IELTS General Training Reading Mastering IELTS Reading: Understanding the different question types Free IELTS Academic Reading sample preparation questions Free IELTS General Training Reading sample questions IELTS Reading: True, False, Not Given! Which one is it? Credits: Host: Rocco Nigro Guest: Andy Watts Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland Content Writer: Linda Alley Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor

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    In this tutorial, ex-examiner Robert answers true-false not given questions in the IELTS Reading test. We look at:  The best approach to answer True/False/Not Given questions A step-by-step guide to answering True/False/Not Given questions Sample answers to two True/False/Not Given Questions How the True/False/Not Given Questions may trick you into answering incorrectly The […] The post An ex-examiner answers IELTS Reading True-False-Not Given Questions appeared first on IELTS Podcast.

  In this tutorial, we discuss how to answer True-False-Not Given questions in IELTS Reading with ex-IELTS examiner Robert. The two types of reading test questions a lot of IELTS test-takers find tricky are the True – False and Not Given questions.  We often see a variation of the True/False/Not Given statement in the second […] The post How to answer True-False-Not Given questions in IELTS Reading appeared first on IELTS Podcast.

Hey! In IELTS reading matching sentence endings is a strange question type. At first glance, they can seem simple. After all, your only task is to match the start of a sentence with its correct end. And, as all of the possible endings are given to you, the challenge seems minimal.However, as we will see today, matching sentence endings question are unique as they rarely contain clear scaling words. This makes them unique as they are both "slow" (because identifying the sentence that contains the answer can be difficult) and "quick" (because once you find the sentence, locating the answer should be easy).The key to finding the sentences is reading for meaning, which is what we will teach you in today's episode!You can find out more about today's lesson at  https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-reading-matching-sentence-endings/In this episode, we will:look at the basics of matching sentence endings questionsexamine how the question has changed over the last few yearsexplain why you cannot use skimming or scaling to tackle the questionsanswer a set of questions from Cambridge 14 while demonstrating what happens in the mind of a reader who is interacting with a textUseful Links Join our next 5-day intensive reading course: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/readingRead my blog post about True, False Not Given questions - http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/true-false-not-given-the-basics/Still can't find the answer? Take a deeper dive into the world of True False Not Given questions http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-true-false-not-given-i-understand-the-technique-so-why-cant-i-find-the-correct-answers/Download my free ebook "An ex-examiner's guide to the Band IELTS Descriptors": https://mailchi.mp/myieltsclassroom/examiner-guide-to-ielts-band-descriptorsRate and review My IELTS ClassroomIf you are on Apple Podcasts, help us to help more people just like you by rating and reviewing our show. Reviews let other students - just like you - find our information-packed episodes and start their IELTS journey in the best possible way. Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writingIELTS Essay Corrections:https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/markingIELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speakingFree blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.comFree Podcast episodes: https://myieltsclassroom.buzzsprout.com

Do you struggle with IELTS reading time management? Do you use scanning and skimming but still find that you run out of time? Do you find some types of question very difficult and can never find the right answer (particularly headings match, MCQ's and information match)? Is your neck sore by the end of the exam from looking back and forth and back and forth from the questions to the passage and back again? Well, this is the podcast episode for you!About a year ago, I realised that the way IELTS teachers teach reading is the not the way that they actually read themselves. From that day forward, I totally revolutionised the way that I teach reading. It didn't happen overnight, but within a few months, I had advised a system that I christened "Read Once, Read Well".A system that I have found not only helps students improve their score (because they are actually reading now and understanding the passage) but also makes it much easier to finish the exam on time. So, if you think that IELTS reading time management is a problem for you, why not give  it a go?You can find out more about today's lesson at https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/?p=5626&preview=trueIn this episode, we will:complete a quick quiz about the reading examdiscuss the limitations of scanning and skimmingintroduce you to quick questions and slow questions explain the Read Once, Read Well methodgive you examples of how it worksUseful Links Join our next 5-day intensive reading course: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/readingRead my blog post about True, False Not Given questions - http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/true-false-not-given-the-basics/Still can't find the answer? Take a deeper dive into the world of True False Not Given questions http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-true-false-not-given-i-understand-the-technique-so-why-cant-i-find-the-correct-answers/Rate and review My IELTS ClassroomIf you are on Apple Podcasts, help us to help more people just like you by rating and reviewing our show. Reviews let other students - just like you - find our information-packed episodes and start their IELTS journey in the best possible way. Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writingIELTS Essay Corrections:https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/markingIELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speakingFree blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.comFree Podcast episodes: https://myieltsclassroom.buzzsprout.com

IELTS Summary Completion questions may be my favourite type of question in the IELTS exam. They are quick and often relatively easy to answer and give you the opportunity of grabbing 3 or 4 quick points in a the space of one short paragraph. If you compare that to Multiple Choice or Headings Match questions, which can require you to read and interpret an entire paragraph for just one point, you can see why I like them so much!Today, Nick and I look at the two types of IELTS Summary Completion questions to show you how the writers "hide" the answers and how you can use this to help you find them. If you have ever wanted to see inside the horror of an english exam writer' mind, then this is the episode for you!This is an interactive lesson, so please download the questions here before you start the episode:  https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-summary-completion-questions/ In this episode, we will:explain the 5 types of IELTS completion questionslook the basic rules for answer any completion question (number of words, type of word, etc)explain the difference between the two types of summary completion questionsshow you the process that exam writers go through in order to create summary completion questionsdescribe the best way  to approach these questions tackle two summary questions from the Cambridge books Useful Links Join our next 5-day intensive reading course: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/readingRead my blog post about True, False Not Given questions - http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/true-false-not-given-the-basics/Still can't find the answer? Take a deeper dive into the world of True False Not Given questions http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-true-false-not-given-i-understand-the-technique-so-why-cant-i-find-the-correct-answers/Rate and review My IELTS ClassroomIf you are on Apple Podcasts, help us to help more people just like you by rating and reviewing our show. Reviews let other students - just like you - find our information-packed episodes and start their IELTS journey in the best possible way. Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writingIELTS Essay Corrections:https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/markingIELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speakingFree blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.comFree Podcast episodes: https://myieltsclassroom.buzzsprout.com

The Members Academy Reading Bootcamp started today (you can still join - it's just $28 and includes 28 days of both live and recorded lessons). This week's focus is on True False Not Given questions, so here's a taster of today's lesson. This is an Academic Passage 1 about a sculptor called Henry Moore. I try to get my students to make educated guesses about TFNG questions by the way they're written, and this text is a perfect example of how you can follow a hunch to get the right answer pretty quickly and save time. For example NOT GIVEN: turn the statement into a question. If you can't answer it, it's NOT GIVEN. NO: there is usually an opposite word (antonym) e.g. similar – different; first – last YES: the answer is usually a synonym or paraphrase e.g complied = did what his father wanted him to do There is a balance in the number of True, False, Not Given (fewer NG). Don't OVER-THINK the answer. e.g. Q7 doesn't exactly say ‘more popular' but it means the same thing. I also teach my students to quickly divide the text according to the questions, so that they don't waste any time looking in the wrong place. This text is another perfect example of that. The Bootcamp will run until the end of September, so if you're struggling to get your Reading Score up, come and join us. https://members.ieltsetc.com/register/ielts-reading-skills-course/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ieltsetc/message

Hopefully, you have already completed our Introduction to IELTS Matching Headings questions and so know the basic techniques for approaching these questions well. If you haven't, I strongly recommend that you click on this link to complete the lesson now. Too many students rely on skimming or scanning to find the answers, or just reading the first and last lines of a paragraph.Neither of those techniques work and will leave you feeling confused and frustrated But, what do you do if you are already using good technique but still cannot find the correct answers? Well, you are definitely not alone. IELTS Matching Headings questions continue to be the most difficult for many students, which is why I have spent the last month analysing ALL of the headings questions from Cambridge books 6 - 16. I sat down, and went through all of books, typing out all of the headings to see if I could see any patterns in the type of language that IELTS uses in their headings. And, guess what? I did! So, in today's episode, Nick and I look at three techniques that you can use to help you improve your IELTS matching headings skills. As I said, this is not an introduction lesson, but a deep dive into the core skills that IELTS are testing. So, buckle up and prepare for the ride!In this episode, we will:review the basics of IELTS Heading Match Questionslook at the different types of information that headings match questions target break down some complicated headings to see how lexis plays a role in understanding show you how it is possible to interact with the text by predicting the layout of the reading using the headingsUseful Links Join our next 5-day intensive reading course: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/readingRead my blog post about True, False Not Given questions - http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/true-false-not-given-the-basics/Still can't find the answer? Take a deeper dive into the world of True False Not Given questions http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-true-false-not-given-i-understand-the-technique-so-why-cant-i-find-the-correct-answers/Rate and review My IELTS ClassroomIf you are on Apple Podcasts, help us to help more people just like you by rating and reviewing our show. Reviews let other students - just like you - find our information-packed episodes and start their IELTS journey in the best possible way. Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writingIELTS Essay Corrections:https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/markingIELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speakingFree blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.comFree Podcast episodes: https://myieltsclassroom.buzzsprout.comTags: IELTSIELTS readingC1 English languageEpisode is LivePublished: Jul. 20, 2021 @ 9AM EditUnpublish

You know how some people like to relax by doing a crossword puzzle of a sudoko? Well, my ideal way to unwind would be doing dozens and dozens of IELTS General Training Reading Multiple Matching questions! You may think that I am joking, but I am 100% serious! Of all the IELTS reading questions, they are by far my favourite as they are quick and easy to complete and it is always clear when you have found the correct answer. So, join Nick and I today as we look at the three types of multiple matching questions to show you how you can master them.This is an interactive lesson, so please download the questions here before you start the episode: https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-general-training-reading-multiple-matching/In this episode, we will:explain the basics of IELTS GT Multiple Matching Questionslook at the tricks that IELTS uses for this type of question i.e. why you should avoid key words discuss the differences between questions that ask you to compare products, experiences, and reviewsdescribe the two best ways to approach these questions Useful Links Join our next 5-day intensive reading course: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/readingRead my blog post about True, False Not Given questions - http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/true-false-not-given-the-basics/Still can't find the answer? Take a deeper dive into the world of True False Not Given questions http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-true-false-not-given-i-understand-the-technique-so-why-cant-i-find-the-correct-answers/Rate and review My IELTS ClassroomIf you are on Apple Podcasts, help us to help more people just like you by rating and reviewing our show. Reviews let other students - just like you - find our information-packed episodes and start their IELTS journey in the best possible way. Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writingIELTS Essay Corrections:https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/markingIELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speakingFree blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.comFree Podcast episodes: https://myieltsclassroom.buzzsprout.com

Новейший сборник Cambridge 16 уже циркулирует в Интернете. Я смотрю один из текстов из этого сборника и рассказываю о том, как отвечать на вопросы True, False, Not Given. Вы услышите базовые стратегии и как они работают на примерах. Текст, вопросы и объяснение правильных ответов, озвученных в этом эпизоде, вы можете посмотреть здесь: https://myielts.kz/archives/15552 Эпизод на похожую тему: https://myielts.kz/archives/12665 ~~~~~~ MyIELTS.kz в инстаграм: https://www.instagram.com/myielts.kz/ Онлайн-школа подготовки к IELTS: https://myielts.kz/mystudy

Hey! It's time for another interactive lesson! Today, Nick and I look at IELTS reading multiple choice questions to show you the two best ways to approach this type of question, and four "examiner's tricks" that you may not be aware of! Plus, we will explain why this type of question is absolutely unlike any other in the test as it is important that you read the passage before you check the four possible answers. What? You are advising us to read without a purpose? Of course not! We just think that there is a better method! What is it? You will need to listen to find out!This is an interactive lesson, so please download the test and questions here before you start the episode: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-reading-multiple-choice-questions/In this episode, we will:explain the basics of IELTS Reading Multiple Choice Questionsdescribe the two best ways to approach these questions look at four "tricks" that the examiner use to confuse you and explain ow you can avid themUseful Links Join our next 5-day intensive reading course: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/readingRead my blog post about True, False Not Given questions - http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/true-false-not-given-the-basics/Still can't find the answer? Take a deeper dive into the world of True False Not Given questions http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-true-false-not-given-i-understand-the-technique-so-why-cant-i-find-the-correct-answers/Rate and review My IELTS ClassroomIf you are on Apple Podcasts, help us to help more people just like you by rating and reviewing our show. Reviews let other students - just like you - find our information-packed episodes and start their IELTS journey in the best possible way. Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writingIELTS Essay Corrections:https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/markingIELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speakingFree blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.comFree Podcast episodes: https://myieltsclassroom.buzzsprout.com

The sad thing about headings match questions is that they are not only genuinely the most difficult type of question to answer in the reading test as they test you ability to summarise information, but they are made doubly-difficult by all of the poor advice given online about how to tackle them. In today's episode, Nick and I complete two IELTS headings matching questions (one GT and one academic) to show you the right way to approach these questions (and also to illustrate why they can be so difficult). This is an interactive lesson, so please download the test and questions here before you start the episode: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-heading-matching/ ‎In this episode, we will:show the wrong ways to approach these questionsexplain the importance or predicting complete two headings match questions in real-time so that you can learn how to locate the answersUseful Links Join our next 5-day intensive reading course: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/readingRead my blog post about True, False Not Given questions - http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/true-false-not-given-the-basics/Still can't find the answer? Take a deeper dive into the world of True False Not Given questions http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-true-false-not-given-i-understand-the-technique-so-why-cant-i-find-the-correct-answers/Rate and review My IELTS ClassroomIf you are on Apple Podcasts, help us to help more people just like you by rating and reviewing our show. Reviews let other students - just like you - find our information-packed episodes and start their IELTS journey in the best possible way. Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writingIELTS Essay Corrections: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/markingIELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speakingFree blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.comFree Podcast episodes: https://myieltsclassroom.buzzsprout.com

True? False? Not given? Never have four small words caused so much pain for so many people! But, worry no more! Today, Nick and I will unlock the mysteries of IELTS True False Not Given Questions once and for all....This is an interactive lesson, so please download the test and questions here before you start the episode: https://tinyurl.com/y2z3rps9In this episode, we will:show you the difference between scanning keywords and control keywordsgo through the most common types of control words with examplesclearly explain how to decide if an answer is false or not given (it is all about the TRUTH!)explain the best way to approach True, False, Not Given questions (and, guess what, it is not just scanning!)You can read more about today's episode at: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-true-false-not-given/ ‎Useful Links Join our next 5-day intensive reading course: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/readingRead my blog post about True, False Not Given questions - http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/true-false-not-given-the-basics/Still can't find the answer? Take a deeper dive into the world of True False Not Given questions http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-true-false-not-given-i-understand-the-technique-so-why-cant-i-find-the-correct-answers/Rate and review My IELTS ClassroomIf you are on Apple Podcasts, help us to help more people just like you by rating and reviewing our show. Reviews let other students - just like you - find our information-packed episodes and start their IELTS journey in the best possible way. Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writingIELTS Essay Corrections: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/markingIELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speakingFree blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.comFree Podcast episodes: https://myieltsclassroom.buzzsprout.com

In this audio we will see how strategically we can solve true false not given question of Ielts reading. By favouring these methods you will be clear how to differentiate between these three without any confusion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afshaan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afshaan/support

In this episode we will learn few simple yet effective tips to solve true/ false/ not given question types of IELTS reading section. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afshaan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afshaan/support

В предыдущем эпизоде мы разбирали текст и отвечали на вопросы Matching Headings to Paragraphs. На этот раз по тому же тексту мы попробуем ответить на вопросы True, False, Not Given. Текст, вопросы и объяснение правильных ответов, озвученных в этом эпизоде, мы можете посмотреть здесь: https://myielts.kz/archives/12665

If you are worried about IELTS reading, then you are in the right place! Today, Nick and I will tell you everything you need to start preparing for the IELTS reading test. This is the fourth episode of our IELTS 101 series and can find the full episode notes and a transcript of the conversation at http://podcast.myieltsclassroom.com/ Episode NotesYes, it is time to look at IELTS reading - the first of the two tests that are different for Academic and General Training students. Today, Nick and I will talk you through the basic facts of both tests, such as how long they last, and the type of texts you can expect to find in each part. Then, we will have a look at each of the question types in the exam and give you some clear advice about how to tackle each of them (spoiler - scanning does not work for every question!). We'll also show you which reading skills each of the questions is targeting, so that you can understand what your weak areas are and how you can improve them.In this episode, you will find out:basic facts about the IELTS reading test (number of sections, time, etc)what types of topics you can expect to read about in the passages of the Academic and General Training reading teststhe 10 types of question that you might be asked to tackle in the texthow you should start to prepare for the IELTS listening test our top advice for scoring well in the testUseful Links Common words that repeat in General Training reading tests: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/words-that-repeat-in-the-ielts-general-training-reading-test/How to tackle headings match questions: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-headings-match/How to tackle information match questions: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-reading-information-match-questions/How to tackle True / False / Not Given questions: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/true-false-not-given-the-basics/Rate and review My IELTS ClassroomIf you are on Apple Podcasts, help us to help more people just like you by rating and reviewing our show. Reviews let other students - just like you - find our information-packed episodes and start their IELTS journey in the best possible way. Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writingIELTS Essay Corrections: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/markingIELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speakingFree blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.comFree Podcast episodes: https://myieltsclassroom.buzzsprout.com

Как добиться наивысшего балла в IELTS Reading? Это вообще реально? В этом эпизоде есть несколько лайфхаков, которые (если их применять правильно) помогут значительно улучшить балл и в идеале довести его до 9.0. Во-первых, чтобы в точности понимать свою цель в IELTS Reading, пожалуйста, вспомните о шкале баллов. Ваш балл зависит от количества верных ответов из 40 возможных. Всегда помните о том, сколько примерно вам нужно правильных ответов, чтобы получить желаемый балл. 1. Я знаю тактику работы разработчиков IELTS. Большинство текстов построены по одинаковому принципу со стандартным набором заданий. Я даже сам сделал 2 полных теста Reading, чтобы лучше понять, как устроены тексты. 2. Я оставляю сложные задания напоследок. Matching Headings to Paragraphs, True/False/Not Given. 3. Я внимательно читаю и сопоставляю возможные ответы в Sentence Completion. 4. Я постоянно читаю на английском - статьи, книги и блоги. 5. Я постоянно слушаю английскую речь, потому что это косвенно помогает в улучшении понимания. 6. Несмотря на то, что скорость моего чтения довольно высокая, я не трачу время на прочтение всего текста - skim reading мне помогает всегда. 7. Я проверяю все ответы в конце Reading. 8. Я не переживаю, если не могу найти ответ сразу. Ответ либо найдется позже или будет дан наугад, если времени уже не останется.

Book 11 Academic Test 3 Section 1 - a chronological structure with gap fill and True False Not Given. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ieltsetc/message

A tough Passage 2 from #ielts Book 10 Test 3, with matching statements, True/False/Not Given and Gapfill. Get the full Reading on my website https://www.ieltsetc.com/2018/12/ielts-reading-autumn-leaves/ Also a 5-minute review of when and when not to sound the 'r' in words like 'leaRn', 'teacheR' and 'ManchesteR aiRpoRt' (see the Advent Adventure, December 18th 2018 for more information. Full course coming soon). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ieltsetc/message

Quick tips to help you with the Speaking Challenge followed by a Reading Passage 2 about the tool-making abilities of crows (and what we have in common with them). True/False/Not Given. Get the full reading here https://www.ieltsetc.com/2018/11/ielts-reading-two-wings-toolkit/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ieltsetc/message

It's the first week of the November Speaking Challenge and in this podcast I explain the benefits of taking part, speaking every day, recording yourself and joining the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/321358865317293/ It's never too late to start the Challenge - get your Progress Log on my website or click on this link http://eepurl.com/dL6rPk As for the Reading, this week it's a tricky General Training, with lots of True/False/Not Given questions (it also gives a lot of useful real-life tips on how to get a pay rise!) Get the full Reading on my website https://www.ieltsetc.com/2018/11/ielts-gt-reading-pay-rise/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ieltsetc/message

In this episode, you’re going to learn about the IELTS Reading Section,. We'll cover: Four important Academic IELTS Reading strategies The difference between the Academic and the General Training IELTS Tips for the Academic Reading IELTS What types of questions will be on the test Episode resources and links:  Free IELTS Practice Test Learn how to improve your IELTS band score with Magoosh! Use coupon code ieltspodcast to save 20% at ielts.magoosh.com    Episode 20 Transcript: Four IELTS Academic Reading Strategies Translations: (Tiếng Việt) Intro: Welcome to the Magoosh IELTS Podcast! This is Episode 20. In this episode, you’re going to learn about the IELTS Reading Section, including four important Academic IELTS Reading strategies. First your IELTS teacher Eliot and I will discuss the difference between the Academic and the General Training IELTS, then we’ll give you some tips for the Academic Reading IELTS, and we’ll end by talking a little bit about what types of questions will be on the test. Don’t forget to visit us at IELTS.Magoosh.com for more great resources to improve your IELTS band score. Use coupon code “ieltspodcast” to save 20% off your IELTS test prep! Okay, let’s get started! Part 1: Naomi: Today we’re discussing some basic information you should know for the IELTS Reading test--including four useful strategies to help you get a good score! Eliot: The first thing to know is the IELTS Reading Test can actually be one of two versions: the Academic version or the General Training version. Naomi: So, there are two versions of the IELTS? Eliot: Yes. Different programs and universities will require one version or the other, so make sure to check which version you should take! Naomi: But both tests evaluate your English reading skills, so they should have a few things in common, right? Eliot: That’s true! The Speaking and Listening sections are exactly the same. The reading and writing selections are really where you’re going to see the important differences between the two tests. Naomi: That makes sense. The Academic version of the IELTS is supposed to show how comfortable you are with jargon and technical language, so the readings they choose will probably use more advanced vocabulary than the General Instruction version, right? Eliot: Exactly. If you plan on taking the Academic version, having a large vocabulary will definitely help you out. You can expect to see sections from academic journals, technical charts and graphs, and textbooks, but also newspapers and magazines. Naomi: And the General Training version is more like what you would encounter in everyday life? Eliot: Yes, think advertisements and short magazine articles at the beginning, then more work-related texts in the second section. The last section will be a little more abstract and academic -- that’s the trickiest part of the General Training version. Naomi: Since these selections are usually from sources like newspapers and magazines, would reading regularly in English help expand your vocabulary? Eliot: Yes that’s a great idea--and we also have practice tests at Magoosh.com to help you prepare for the specific vocabulary you may encounter! Naomi: So Eliot, now we know the differences between the Academic IELTS and the General Training IELTS. What are some strategies students can use for taking these tests? Eliot: The first strategy is to skim each passage for 3 to 5 minutes before looking at the questions. Since you only have sixty minutes to get through the Reading section, pacing is going to be important for staying on track to finish. If you skim the texts before reading the questions, you’ll already have a basic idea of where to look in the text for answers. Naomi: I think it helps to set a framework for how much time you’ll spend on each section -- because the test is sixty minutes long and has three sections, you should try not to spend more than twenty minutes on each one. Eliot: That’s a great idea. You could spend three minutes skimming the test before looking at the questions, so you know where to look in the section for the answers you need. The reading test has 40 questions, and although some are easier or more difficult, they’re all worth one point. It makes sense to move on if you’re having trouble answering one and come back later if you have time. Naomi: Right! Don’t miss out on easy points. Eliot: But you shouldn’t forget to read the directions, either. It’s never a waste of time to make sure you know how to mark the right answer, or the right kind of format to use. Naomi: Exactly! Naomi: Before we find out some other IELTS Reading strategies, let’s pause for a word from Magoosh. Midroll: Kevin: Do you want a great IELTS score? Magoosh can help!   Here’s what you’ll get with Magoosh:             In-depth video lessons that cover concepts, pitfalls, and shortcuts             Over 200 practice questions to help you prepare for your exam             24/7 email access to a team of remote tutors ready to answer your questions Are you ready to improve your score and get into your dream program? Great! We’re ready to help you. Visit us at ielts.magoosh.com and use coupon code “podcast” to save 20% off your IELTS test prep. Now back to the show!   Part 2: Naomi: So Eliot, what are some other strategies people can use on the IELTS Reading Section? Eliot: We’ve already talked about the basics of skimming. The second strategy is to underline keywords in the text as you skim. Naomi: I try to always look at the title and read the first couple sentences, and underline parts that seem important so I can find them quickly. Eliot: Yeah, make sure not to get caught up in details, and just ignore words you don’t recognize -- they’ll only slow you down. Naomi: Great, so what’s strategy number three? Eliot: It’s very similar to our last tip. Strategy number three is to write short notes as reminders about the passage as you skim. That way you can easily locate different parts of the passage later. Naomi: Good idea! And strategy number four? Eliot: Strategy number four is to find keywords in the questions, and scan the passage to find those keywords, or paraphrases of those keywords, in the text. Naomi: So you’re saying that by identifying keywords in the questions, you can easily go back and find the matching concepts in your notes on passages? Eliot: Yes! For example, if a question asks about a name or date, those should be easy to find in the text. Naomi: Okay, I see those are helpful strategies. So Eliot, are there certain types of questions that show up a lot in the IELTS Reading Section? Eliot: Yes! The IELTS has multiple-choice questions like most other tests, but it has some other, more unusual types of questions too. Naomi: You’re talking about the True/False/Not Given questions, right? Eliot: Yes, those are one example, and they can be really difficult. For True/False/Not Given questions, you’ll need to decide whether a given statement is true or false according to the passage. If the statement is confirmed by something in the passage, mark “true”...if it can contradict something found in the passage, mark “false”. But if the information isn’t in the text at all, you should mark “not given”. Naomi: Okay, so I know there are also “matching” questions on the IELTS. Can you tell us about those? Eliot: Yes, you’ll see questions asking you to match headings, information, features, and sentence endings with different paragraphs from the reading selection. Naomi: Okay, sounds pretty straightforward. What about “sentence completion” and “short answer” questions? Eliot: Sentence Completion questions ask you to fill in blanks from words in the text from the ends of sentences. For Short Answer questions you just need to answer a question using information from the text. Naomi: Okay. And I know there are also “completion questions”…what are those? Eliot: Those are questions that ask you to complete a set of notes, a table, a diagram, or a summary with information from the reading. Naomi: Makes sense…and those are all the types of questions in the Reading Section, right? Eliot: Yes, I think that about sums it up! Just remember to skim the passage before reading the questions, underline and make notes, and don’t waste time on questions you can’t answer! Outro So what did you think? If you need more practice, check out the show notes for a transcript of this episode and links to the resources we mentioned. Oh and by the way! We’re looking for volunteers to help us translate the show transcripts from English to your first language. If you are interested, please email me at naomi@magoosh.com with the subject line “translation,” and let me know what language you can translate into!   Thanks for listening! If you like our show, help us out by leaving a rating and review in Apple Podcasts, it helps people find us! And don’t forget to hit the subscribe button. Until next time! This is Naomi at Magoosh, wishing you happy studying!  

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This is Part 1 of a 3-part interview with Dr. Peter Crosthwaite. He is a doctor of linguistics, former IELT examiner, and currently a lecturer at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. In this episode, we have a conversation about the strange intricacies of English, and tricks to handle the True/ False/ Not Given part of the IELTS reading exam. We also find out what Peter's favorite WrestleMania Moment is. If you are preparing for an IELTS exam, the next three episodes (Ep. 23, 24, and 25) are for you. We will discuss IELTS writing preparation and IELTS speaking tips that will change your IELTS approach. We talk about general exam advice and T/F/NG tips. Below, you will be able to see key vocabulary and expressions as well as a space for you to take notes from the conversation. Episode notes at sweedacademy.com/podcast Support us at https://www.patreon.com/SweedAcademy