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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 Notes

Yes, 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:

1. basic facts about the IELTS reading test (number of sections, time, etc)
2. what types of topics you can expect to read about in the passages of the Academic and General Training reading tests
3. the 10 types of question that you might be asked to tackle in the text
4. how you should start to prepare for the IELTS listening test 
5. our top advice for scoring well in the test

Useful 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/

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