{"id":4284,"date":"2021-07-22T18:21:07","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T01:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/?p=4284"},"modified":"2021-07-23T16:24:37","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T23:24:37","slug":"ielts-reading-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/ielts-reading-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"10 IELTS Reading Tips for Improving Your Score"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Notebook<\/p>\n

Let me share some really great IELTS Reading tips with you. What makes them so great? Well, bear in mind that IELTS Reading passages and questions vary a lot– there are two versions of the IELTS Reading test (the Academic IELTS exam and General Training exam) and twelve different IELTS Reading question types<\/a>. And yet, the 10 tips I’m about to give you will help you build your reading skills for every type of question and passage, no matter which of the IELTS tests you take!<\/p>\n

IELTS Reading Tips: The Keys to Success<\/h2>\n

1. Do Extensive Reading Practice<\/h3>\n

You should follow this IELTS Reading tip because practice really does make perfect. In addition to the practice tests, there are numerous newspapers, magazines, and websites offering great supplementary reading resources<\/a> on various topics for your upcoming test. Spend some time reading these materials in your spare time. Once you get used to reading long and difficult passages, your reading speed will definitely increase a lot. This will greatly improve your confidence and understanding when it comes to written English.<\/p>\n

2. Expand Your Vocabulary<\/h3>\n

This is really more of a set of multiple IELTS Reading tips about how<\/em> to expand your vocabulary. <\/p>\n

Needless to say, the more IELTS vocabulary<\/a> you know, the easier the IELTS Reading exam will be for you. Vocabulary is very, very important if you\u2019re aiming for a high Band score. As you prepare for the exam, make sure to study new words regularly. Your goal should be to learn 15 to 20 new words each day. <\/p>\n

Also, try to read in English regularly (15 to 20 minutes per day at least!). It\u2019s an excellent idea to keep a vocabulary journal as you read. Record new and unfamiliar words, and then define each one with a synonym or short definition. Keep it simple. You should return to your list a few times each week to review, focusing attention on terms you have difficulty remembering. Additionally, Magoosh offers a Vocabulary Flashcard app<\/a> and a Vocabulary PDF word list<\/a> for the IELTS. (Bonus: They’re both free!) No matter how you prefer to review vocabulary, study a little bit every day!<\/p>\n

3. Practice Your Timing<\/h3>\n

Sixty minutes is not a lot of time to get through all of the passages and answer 40 questions. Since each question is worth the same amount of points (1), it makes the most sense to divide the 3 sections equally—spending 20 minutes per section. <\/p>\n

To help you follow this IELTS Reading tip, Eliot, our top IELTS instructor, has put together a timed Reading section video to help you practice that pacing:<\/p>\n