Navigate the IELTS Reading test with confidence. This section provides essential tips, strategies, vocabulary resources, and scoring information for both Academic and General Training modules.
The Reading test assesses a wide range of reading skills, including reading for gist, main ideas, detail, understanding logical argument, and recognizing writers' opinions, attitudes, and purpose. It lasts 60 minutes and includes 40 questions based on reading passages.
Learn crucial techniques like skimming, scanning, time management, and how to handle different question types effectively.
Access lists of practice reading passages and questions. (Test pages to be added later).
Learn how to approach finding answers and understand explanations for tricky question types like T/F/NG.
See how your raw reading score converts to an IELTS band score for both Academic and General Training tests.
Explore vocabulary related to common themes found in IELTS Reading passages (e.g., science, environment, history).