Pro IELTS Reading Tips To Score 7+

These are the reading IELTS instructions I provide to all of my IELTS students.

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1. Don't anticipate comprehending every word

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2. Work on your reading abilities, NOT your IELTS abilities.

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3. Pay VERY close attention to the directions.

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4. Don’t panic

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5. In actuality, it's a vocabulary exam

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6. Timing is essential.

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7. Disregard whatever prior knowledge you may have on the subject.

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8. Exercise both fast and slow.

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9. Exercise caution when transmitting your responses.

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