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Welcome to the single most confusing and frustrating question type in the entire IELTS Reading test: True / False / Not Given. You’re deep into an IELTS Reading passage. You’ve found the right section of the text, and you’re comparing it to the question statement. You read the text. You read the statement. They seem […]

You have 60 minutes. Before you are three long reading passages and 40 complex questions. The clock is ticking relentlessly. You start reading the first passage, word by word, trying to understand everything. By the time you finish the first passage, you look up and see that 25 minutes have already gone by. Panic sets […]

You’re preparing for your IELTS General Training test, a crucial step on your journey to immigrate, work, or train in an English-speaking country. While the Listening and Speaking tests are the same for everyone, the General Training Reading test is completely different from the Academic version. It is not a test of your ability to […]

You open the IELTS Academic Reading section. You see three long, dense passages filled with complex vocabulary and sophisticated arguments. A clock at the top of the screen starts counting down from 60:00. You have one hour to read over 2,500 words and answer 40 challenging questions. For many test-takers, this is the most intimidating […]

Here’s the funny part—most of us don’t make 100 different mistakes. We keep repeating the same 4–5 mistakes again and again. Once you know your repeats (like always missing True/False/Not Given or confusing headings), you can focus your practice on those areas.

Mastering the IELTS Reading section requires a strategic approach. This guide provides proven techniques for handling different question types, from True/False/Not Given to Matching Headings and Sentence Completion. Learn how to boost your reading speed, improve comprehension, and maximize your score!