IELTS Reading Section Skills Mastery (Coursera)

IELTS Reading Section Skills Mastery (Coursera)

Whether you have taken the IELTS test before, you will benefit from completing this course on the reading section of the exam. The lessons in this course will improve your overall skills in reading and prepare you for every type of question in this section of the test, increasing your chances of getting your target band score. You will be ready to confidently complete the 40-question reading section, which includes a dozen different types of reading tasks.

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We’ll review plenty of sample readings and questions so you’ll know exactly what to expect. The helpful tips and strategies offered in this course will give you the invaluable tools and knowledge you’ll need to identify correct answers while efficiently managing the 60-minute time allotted for the reading section.
Taking tests can be stressful, but being familiar with the test and practicing will reduce anxiety and give you the confidence you’ll need to perform at your best.

Course 3 of 3 in the IELTS Preparation Specialization

Syllabus

WEEK 1
IELTS Reading: Overview
In this module, we will review the IELTS reading module, take a quiz, read an article, and answer discussion questions. You will learn how to complete different task types that you will encounter in your IELTS reading section. You will learn how to manage your time, scan, and skim three passages effectively. During this lesson, we will specifically focus on learning strategies for matching, short answer questions, true/false/not given, and yes/no/not given question types. You will also learn how to apply various strategies and tips to complete this part of the task in a required amount of time. For this task, you will learn how to read three academic passages and answer 40 questions in 60 minutes. As we are practicing, please remember that it takes much longer to complete all 40 questions when you do it for the first time. It might take you two hours to finish this task, which is not unusual. Remember, you get better with every practice reading test you complete before your upcoming test. Please make sure to pause, take notes, and apply what you learned. We hope you find these learning tips helpful and easy to apply during your actual test! Good luck and don’t forget to focus, use your pencil and smile. It helps a lot!

WEEK 2
IELTS Reading: Question Types
In this module, we will review the IELTS reading module, take a quiz, read an article, and answer discussion questions. You will learn how to complete different task types that you will encounter in your IELTS reading section. You will learn how to manage your time, scan, and skim three passages effectively. We will focus on learning the following tasks: labeling a diagram, completing sentences, choosing headings, and choosing answers from a list. Additionally, we will focus on learning how to classify information, complete tables and flowcharts, and answer multiple-choice questions. You will also learn how you can apply various strategies and tips to complete this part of the task in a required amount of time. For this task, you will learn how to read three academic passages and answer 40 questions in 60 minutes. As we are practicing, please remember that it takes much longer to complete all 40 questions when you do it for the first time. It might take you two hours to finish this task, which is not unusual. Remember, you get better with every practice reading test you complete before your upcoming test. Please make sure to pause, take notes, and apply what you learned.

WEEK 3
IELTS Reading: Strategies & Tips
In this module, we will review the IELTS reading module, take a quiz, read an article, and answer discussion questions. You will learn additional strategies and tips that can help you boost your band score and gain more confidence while completing the reading section of the test. As we are practicing, please remember that it takes much longer to complete all 40 questions when you do it for the first time. It might take you two hours to finish this task, which is not unusual. Remember, you get better with every practice reading test you complete before your upcoming test. Please make sure to pause, take notes, and apply what you learned.

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