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My IELTS Classroom Podcast Episodes 38: IELTS Heading Matching

Posted onDecember 15, 2020 by Shelly

IELTS Heading Matching Last week Nick and I looked at box matching questions, which I think are the most difficult type in the IELTS listening test. Today, we turn our attention to IELTS heading matching, which, once again, is probably the most challenging in the reading test. The sad thing about headings match questions is that not only are they genuinely the most difficult to answer 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[…]

My IELTS Classroom Podcast 24: Unlocking IELTS True False Not Given Questions

Posted onSeptember 8, 2020 by Shelly

Unlocking IELTS True False Not Given Questions Hey! Yes, it’s finally here – our episode about IELTS True False Not Given questions! TEN students requested that we have a lesson about this when we asked for listener questions two weeks ago, so I thought we would have a separate episode to go through how you should approach these questions, what you should actually check for when you are reading and, of course, how to choose between false and not given. This is an interactive lesson – you can download the reading text and questions on this link: https://tinyurl.com/y2z3rps9 The text that we will use today is taken and adapted from the 1st edition of “Focus on IELTS”, which was written by[…]

My IELTS Classroom Podcast 4: Introduction to IELTS Reading

Posted onApril 10, 2020 by Shelly

Introduction to the IELTS Reading Test Hey! Welcome to the fourth lesson in our IELTS 101 series – an Introduction to IELTS reading. Today, Nick and I will talk you through the basic facts of the IELTS reading test, such as how long it lasts, the type of texts you can expect to find in each part, and the type of questions you will have to answer. Then, we will have a more detailed discussion about the different types of reading skills that the IELTS test targets and how you should approach each question (spoiler – scanning does not work for every question!).

IELTS True / False / Not Given: The Basics

Posted onMarch 22, 2018 by Shelly

IELTS True / False / Not Given: The Basics Are you confused by IELTS True / False / Not Given questions? Well, you are not alone. They really are question that seems to confuse IELTS test-takers most. I mean, what is the difference between False and Not Given? And if you can scan for the answers, why aren’t they easier to find? Well, in today’s blog, I hope to finally clear up all of the basic questions you might have about True /False / Not Given questions AND look at where you might be going wrong. But first, let’s look at 🗂 Top 6 IELTS T/F/NG FACTS 🗂

How to read faster: Skimming, Scanning and Speed Reading in the IELTS exam

Posted onFebruary 22, 2018 by Shelly

How to read faster: Skimming, Scanning and Speed Reading in the IELTS exam If there was no time limit in the IELTS Reading exam, would you get more answers correct? ⏰ I imagine so. Because if there is one comment I read again and again its that students struggle to finish the 40 questions in 60 minutes. So, what is the key to reading more quickly? Is it scanning and skimming? Is it increasing your vocabulary? Or is it simply being able to process words more quickly in your brain? Well, that’s what we are going to be discussing in today’s blog. Why don’t we start by a quick reminder of the THREE TYPES OF IELTS READING 📚

Reading: IELTS Information Match Questions

Posted onFebruary 15, 2018 by Shelly

Reading: IELTS Information Match Questions Hey. In today’s blog, we will be continuing our in-depth look at the most problematic types of IELTS reading questions. Today, it’s IELTS Information Match Questions. And, although at first glance these questions might seem every different to the Headings Match Questions we looked at last week, as you will soon see, they are actually very similar. Plus, just like Headings Match Questions, the method that is often given to solve these test items is totally wrong. But, before we start looking at technique, let’s start by going through IELTS Information Match Questions FACTS 🗂