IELTS - 3 Reading Strategies

[@ximenr7276]

I went from 5.5 to 7.5 in a week and a half. I give you the tips that helped me: - Practice the readings that you find on KZbin and have the same format as the IELTS. - Take the time while you solve them. - Don't waste time reading the entire reading and answering later. Look first at question 1 and find the answer in the text, then at question 2, and so on. Most of the questions are in order with the paragraphs, that will give you an idea where the answer is. - Do not waste more than 1 minute and a half in each question, if you do not find the answer, go to the next one because it is very likely that after solving the next question, you will find where the answer to the previous question is located. - The main idea of ​​the paragraph is usually in the first or last sentence. - If you don't know an answer and you don't have time, use chance, there are no points against. - Super important: take the time while you solve various readings. In my case I had to do several exercises to learn to manage my timing and nerves. - During the exam you will be nervous, so it is important that you practice several readings to get used to solving the exam with techniques. In my personal experience I discovered that it was not useful for me to read everything and then answer the questions because I was so nervous that I did not remember what I had read. I tried different ways to solve the readings until I discovered that the third tip I mentioned works best for me.

[@sandeepsingh019]

😁😁

[@robertgervano2201]

What name of your KZbin ma'am?

[@almacuriel5771]

@@sandeepsingh019 and his brother and

[@happybulandpuria480]

Thnx

[@techtalk6727]

Informative 💯😎

[@catalin-rizea]

Thank you, Adam! Your recommended method, the 3rd one, helped me a lot! I've scored 9 in IELTS reading task.

[@zamtube791]

U gt ta kidin me...

[@catalin-rizea]

@rose rose I'd read 6 books before (~ 300 pages each) as fast as I could just to increase the speed of reading and understanding.

[@8Violet8]

Bun gasit Catalin. Unde ai dat examenul?

[@8Violet8]

@@catalin-rizea salut! Unde ai dat examenul? In Ro?

[@catalin-rizea]

@@8Violet8 in Bucuresti, la British Council.

[@itsmeayana3220]

The most important TIP is ... Don’t read the comments while watchin’ the video

[@jatindersingh1288]

Zara Hassan thanks

[@samsam.3669]

hhhhh okay thank you

[@anilkud2763]

Thanku

[@madhukargovind]

How to concentrate on Reading Streategy.

[@adnanyounaskhan986]

Hahahaha

[@arbazmuzaffer]

You are a gem, Adam. I got 9 in Reading and 8.5 in Listening after watching your videos. I came here to revisee because I am appearing again for the IELTS next week to improve my speaking and writing scores. Thank you for all the help.

[@prabhasreddymalla4615]

Show off 😒😒

[@rosekalu2642]

Pls how did you manage your time

[@lifeisgood7606]

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[@jdhdhjszjdjdjsj8621]

Which one the tips have you used? the first one? Or second one? Third?

[@artbyas4840]

How much do you want?

[@eliazarelisha1298]

I adopted the first strategy and it worked very well for me. I got 7.0 overall in my IELTS, thanks to this video

[@improveyourselfchallenge2382]

Neutrinos Stars how much did you get in reading?

[@renetak.2812]

I barely had a few days to prepare for my IELTS exam and the reading section did seem like a task. This channel was such a lifesaver during my time of preparation as I didn't opt for any classes. Today I received my result. Got an overall score of 8 out of 9. With 8.5 in reading. I used the 3rd strategy :) Thank you so much EngVid!!!!

[@TheBestTutorial1]

Hi can you help me in speaking please ? Can we talk through skype please?

[@tarikrejjali7955]

hi I'm tarik from Morocco nice to meet u

[@pineappleonpizzaisgood.4891]

Yesterday was the day i took my first ielts mock test. Watched this video only 2 hours prior to my test, without even practicing, i scored 7.0 on my reading section. The third strategy helped me score this much on my first try. I couldn’t be more thankful❤

[@nunchakun2002]

Thank you Adam for all your precious tips and encouragement. Just got my Ielts result yesterday with an overall band score of 8.0 including a 9.0 for Reading. Pls keep on with your good works. Cheerio

[@diptigoswami8711]

Tuan Anh Do Hi I already given this exam thrice but got same band score Plzzz give me suggestions how can I improve my band score

[@joejohnson4860]

Yeah, Please some suggestions

[@aboudzxzx3475]

omg how u got it !!especially with the reading and time management

[@bnpallavi2480]

Tuan Anh Do can you help how to get reading skills

[@jaghobangladesh114]

Would you help me,please?

[@dariafilatova5934]

Hello Adam! I have just tried the third strategy... And I have achieved FANTASTIC results. It was the first time me ending tasks for all 3 passages in time, earlier I was always out of the time limit.Thank you!

[@JerryShelby]

Dude, your voice is so comforting 😌

[@asianchristianchurchnewcastle]

you have a generous heart. you doing good work without any greed or moeny. God bless you for this. it is really helpfull for ielts students.

[@bushranaheed7531]

They do get paid by KZbin.

[@HM-hr4sz]

@@bushranaheed7531 LOL

[@hubertburakiewicz3192]

Very interesting tips! I would like to propose another strategy which is a mix of the first two mentioned. What do you think about the following way of working: 1. reading the 1st paragraph and look at the questions. Answer all the questions that you are able to address based on 1st paragraph. Then go the second paragraph and proceed in the same way. Thanks to this approach you kill 2 birds with a stone - you know the content very well and can focus on details and you save time by answering questions immediately after reading some portion of text. Does it make sense?

[@moradbenkoura7237]

Thank you Adam for all videoes.i always watch engvid. I got 5 overall last month because it was the first time to me to do then IELTS now i planing to get 7 . good luck.

[@richardss1261]

Have you reached your goal?

[@jinjidezaixiong2150]

Your approach 3 inspired me a lot, Thanks. Only the step - "scan for support" took quite a lot time, so I make some change. My approach variation is: (1) read the article name; (2) read the first (if no useful information got then read second sentence) and last sentences to know the topic; (3) scan the remaining part of the paragraph to mark the name of person or place; Those 3 steps took me around 3~6 minutes, (4) read questions, the follow what you teach in this video. This approach is really suitable for me. Thanks!

[@jdhdhjszjdjdjsj8621]

You use the third tip?

[@chenkatie2236]

Hi, Adam, I just wanna let you know I do really like your way of teaching, patient , humble, friendly. thank you so much.

[@elmatador3005]

I honestly think the best way here, is somewhere between Approach 1, and Approach 3. Let me explain further; in order to spend a proper time on reading and completely comprehending the passage, you should read as many as you could, the more the better, but at the same time, you should save some memory and time by UNDERLYING the important words in the text. That way, you would have read the entire scripture, and you would have answered almost all the questions in one read, so when you get to the questions you would be ready to answer by one look. Although, I gotta say, the first approach is a suicide mission if you don't highlight the important keywords! And, the third approach could surprisingly make you lost along the way, espcially because you wouldn't have much time to re-read more the once. Good luck for all the IELTS students.

[@gebrujemberu1317]

I agree.#3 Time taking but very good.

[@englishwithmuzammal3596]

Speed Reading with the third method works if practised well. I got overall band 9. Reading 9, Listening 9, writing 8, speaking 8.5.

[@monirulislam-km5qi]

o my God, how? pls give tips for reading

[@englishwithmuzammal3596]

@@monirulislam-km5qi Don't fear. Do the test as you play a game.

[@monirulislam-km5qi]

Thanks a lot dear

[@ruxshonafayzullayeva6915]

My aim is as your score 9!!!

[@englishwithmuzammal3596]

@@ruxshonafayzullayeva6915 Go for it ... You can do ...

[@vecttra1000]

First, a very charismatic teacher - one of the best on KZbin. Second, an excellent explanation!

[@Buds0fMay]

I just tested myself with the third approach, done the whole 12 Qs in 9 mins,,,,,! Thank you Adam :)

[@Akramito2012]

I feel very calm and optimistic when I see you Mr.Adam . I kindly ask you to wish me luck ... my IELTS exam is tomorrow and I've learned a lot from you , thanks .

[@ratanjyoti2127]

I saw, you are skillful teacher and definitely, you could make many excellent talented students. With humble Gratitude to my English teacher!

[@washingtonharris7376]

Reading really scares my little princess at the beginning as she might make errors. I used this reading guideline *4ChildrenReading. Com* for two months and later discovered that she is already reading beginner novels by herself! We`re very impressed with the outcomes! The program is great for any age limit.?

[@ahmedrazamughal]

The only helful tip I have seen so far rest of the channels just repeat the basics. Doing a complete passage someday would be really appreciated! Thanks

[@MinSziHo]

So, IELTS is not a test of knowledge - it's test of time management. Sorry :-)

[@soojinpaullecatherineherna3958]

Mo In

[@soojinpaullecatherineherna3958]

Mo In

[@ilhomasqarov]

Are you dumb

[@prabindhakal7723]

Absolutely

[@EfeAikpokhio]

@@ilhomasqarov this Ur question 😂💔

[@vegvisir1210]

Reading is always the pain of the ass for me for I am a slow reader. I had been to some cram school for english 5 years ago, and after although I live abroad I still did not practice much about my english. I got 5.5 this year for not getting any preparation. I watched this video before I took another IELTS in one month again, and I got 6 on reading this time! It is very helpful!!

[@elyasqahtan]

I can't thank you enough, this lesson and many others in your channel were really helpful. This lesson helped me select the appropriate strategy and with practice i got 7.5 in reading. Thanks a million.

[@jahinmahbub8237]

Thank you so much ! Because of you I got an 8.0 out of 9.0 on my reading and an overall of 8.0. Love you.

[@lizsochacka2861]

NEVER plan to read the whole passage! You will be wasting precious time. Try reading first and last sentence of each paragraph to establish content as you might not need all the paragraphs. Also, do NOT spend time writing a summary. The closest you can get to this is by recognising topic sentences and key words. You could also(quickly) think of paraphrases to the key words/ideas. IELTS is all about PARAPHRASING. You also need to practise 'guessing' the meaning of what you think is a key word. Read sentences before and after and use context to guess the meaning. I could go on...... (I am an IELTS teacher with many years experience)

[@motomi1090]

Liz Sochacka please go on Ms.Sochacka, I’m struggling with the whole paragraph headings and true or false questions. It’s hard to get all of the questions right because sometimes intensive reading is required but I cannot manage enough time for that.

[@quybeo1505]

I read everything in that reading text before I touch the question, even INTENSIVE READING and I got 9 at reading. Its not about bragging, its about do what suit you best like he said in the video, dont push down other method and promote one you like, you should give them ability to choice what suit them

[@abduljabbarbamahyal9030]

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[@TheBrowniemusic]

Liz Sochacka actually, what this dude just explained is what is explained by the British Council teachers, 3rd approach especially. Briefly, it consists of reading the first sentence of each paragraph (BC teachers stress the need to read first paragraph in its entirety), the so called ‘topic sentence’. This will give you a glance of what the paragraph is about, which is really cool because after reading the questions you will already have mapped the text, making the answer easier to be found. Nevertheless, I think ‘summary’ was not exactly the best word to use because it makes you think you have to do a lot. Love from an A1 level Mexican.

[@vishaldhillon3669]

Please suggest me tips,, READING is just like a nightmare for me... How can I improve it... Actually m not concentrated with entire paragraphs. Especially problems with sentences matching

[@candyribeiro3851]

Sir Adam you are the best teacher I ever have! Thanks a lot Greetings from Philippines

[@hameedoraz5105]

Candida Ribeiro this was 2 years ago ... where are you now ? 😁

[@kevindurant5516]

Had*

[@navaneethareddy7568]

Candida Ribeiro I

[@alex-ip1er]

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[@kuneeyakanna9041]

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[@princesskanu]

Man im learning A LOT. Today i realize why i was good with some questions and not with others. It was because i was the first two approaches. I used the third one but took more time and i eventually stop doing it, so i lost time answering questions and deciding which method used (i wasnt even aware...) Need to practice practice practice THANKS

[@fabcvlogs]

Thank you very much! Finally found the best version of explaining how to deal with my reading section.

[@basima.abu-alhummos]

Thank you so much! i have been suffering with the reading section and when I saw the third method I was like "This is it!" Thank you so much you made my day ^^

[@XOFGREY]

You deserve someone to follow you and subscribe you! The fact you are explaining slowly and beautifully

[@fatemehkh6502]

I love the way you teach! they're amazingly impressive and helpful! thanks a million.

[@beniematoka]

Thank you so much! I followed your advice and ended up with what I need for my application to university. (I took ESL for a year and passing the test made me really happy).

[@sarahcastelli6161]

we are geting a prrson to come over today so i willl let you know how it goes

[@ibnmuslim5732]

Hi Adam, am so excited, i wrote IELTS exams today and i applied all your lesson advice that you gave on scaning and skimming method that you have being teaching for so many days, i dont know how to appreciate you people on the kind of help you give to us more especially online teaching. I praid to see you one day and have more fun and learned from you all. thank you

[@nighthunterism]

what i personally follow, i scan the questions rather passage, once i remember the questions it makes easier for me to go through the exact portion of the passage to have the answer. :)

[@KevJDunn]

That does work for a few people, but when you focus on the question it is hard to know what you are looking for without first having read the text.

[@abdi4515]

i agree with u

[@quazinafis2133]

your videos got me a 7.5 thanks man

[@crisf990]

This guy is great. Clear, competent, nice voice. I really dont get what kind of problem have the 600 people who put a thunb down 🤦‍♂️

[@hitlarrajbhandari]

I used to read all the questions first. But 3rd approach seems very interesting. I will try that approach on my next IELTS.

[@TanvirAhmed-yi4fx]

Thank you very much sir. This is one of the best tutorial that I have ever seen

[@CypressCaliber]

The second approach has always worked for me Adam. You are a great instructor, you tackle each topic in a well expounded and explained manner. Kudos!

[@luciliadeoliveira4793]

Thank you for your dedication Adam I can understand you very clear. I very much enjoy all your lessons it helps me very much. I was afraid about how to spend my time in the reading part, after watch this video, I am pretty sure that I will be fine, however I know that I have to practice many times. Thanks again.

[@azeemmohammed5803]

Hello, my dear you are doing a great job for everybody who is going to take IELTS . I hope you would continue this in future as well. May you prosper and have a peaceful life . Thank you.

[@azizuchiha7302]

Omg!! I'm shocked because your advises are helping dramatically👍👍

[@bodhisatwamajumdar8532]

Adam you are a extraordinary ,honest & genious teacher every students need to crack Ielts...........Salute to you from India.

[@SreeSomadas]

Thank you very much Adam! This is really a great way !!

[@gesangwibawono7570]

I decide to choose 4th approach. It is basically mix of 2nd n 3rd approach. Firstly, i read question. After that, i seek answer until it is founded or decide to skip because of hard question. In the same time, i also summarize passage that have read.

[@jannat1408]

Thank u so much for the lesson. I hope it'll be very valuable help for many people who are gonna take an IELTS :)

[@arbazmuzaffer]

Thankyouuuu so much..... i got 9 in reading section using the strategies you suggested.😊😊 with an overall band of 8. I didn't do any coaching stuff...stuck to a few videos on youtube i.e all..... In the end it is all about how well do you know your language and how well can you apply it. No hard and fast rules.

[@willemadipeterson6480]

Thanks a lot teacher Adam. Greetings from Indonesia

[@saleemalsinani3842]

Willem Adi Peterson good

[@johnsonpushparaj1474]

Willem Adi Peterson

[@RajinderSingh-is6ti]

It is too helpful for clearing ielts. Thanks brother

[@AltafHussain-dz2qs]

I have been looking for the tips and I got your video quit impressive and easy

[@AbuAmmar2]

This is just brilliant. Hats off for the 3rd strategy!

[@reapismith2299]

Thanks Adam for sharing your ideas, very helpful.

[@mahmoodqasim6236]

I 'll use the 3rd approach and share my experience with you. Thanks Adam. You are the best.

[@rar241]

I'll try to use the 3rd strategy. It's quite helpful and interesting. ☺️ Thanks for this video! ❤️️

[@navdeepsharma97]

Ruella Ragandan grt

[@prachisharma7530]

I practised the third strategy and it worked...I got all correct in reading practice test

[@КейтСойер]

Thank You very much, Adam! It's really helpful!!!

[@adnanyounaskhan986]

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[@artinstructor6352]

best teacher ever .. clear, u don't miss a detail and ur method of teaching is adorable .. I really enjoy ur lessons moreover it's incredibly useful ... thanks thanks thanks

[@osamaabuhamda8531]

I love your videos man ...they are really awesome and helpful

[@saleemalsinani3842]

Osama Abuhamda welcome

[@fahmidalucky1]

after watching ur video I just changed my mind to admit myself in a coaching center. u r a very good teacher.Thanks from Bangladesh.

[@wendylizarraga8038]

thank you very much, you are a great teacher! please, continue teaching us! :)

[@sonnguyenthanh9774]

This is absolutely my favorite video forever. Thank you a lot, a million.

[@khaaaled2007]

Passing my test tomorrow

[@alptekintalanc7145]

+Alla Maz how was is it ?

[@khaaaled2007]

Alptekin Talancı It went well, I got an 8

[@hafsamoha8483]

me too

[@soukainaidrissi1931]

+Alla Maz i got a 5.5 :/ I will pass the ielts again

[@maryambutt4376]

Alla Maz help me un ielts plz

[@irfanyaqub9643]

your 3rd method is really helpful. and I am listing to this in 2021.

[@callistusngwu171]

Thanks for the wonderful lesson. Please I want to ask you a question, can you start from the part 3 of the reading test which is the hardest part to the part 1 the easiest?

[@linguisticsdecoding6772]

I've been watching your lessons since 2012 , your are very smart. From Mozambique

[@princeifeanyi985]

This is one of the best videos i have seen that simplifies IELTS reading. This video is very educative

[@sivaronal4584]

Hi Adam thanks for the videos I got 6.5 band 😀 😘😘

[@pematsheringbhutan7425]

Hello Adam. Thank you. There is always confusion between the answer “not given” and “ “false” because both of them seem false for me. Looking forward to your clarification!

[@СанШингаля]

I have been go thew so many reading section.They made it more comolicated. It is really not always a central idea of whole paragraph. The statement flip over and over kind of unpredictable.

[@bayramgun2226]

I loved ur lessons while I have wached just two lessons from u. I will watch all of them. Thank u.

[@yashodanandan3920]

Thanks Teacher, your way of explaining the things is too well!

[@nguyenthuylinh124]

you are my favourite teacher! thank you so much!

[@bahesh4442]

the second strategy is the best

[@Vamos1969]

The third method is a really good method. Highlighting some words in the questions, then highlighting words and sentences throughout the passages. If highlighted, they are easier to locate when working out the answer. I say easier because they are slightly easier. The reading sections are quite difficult. Usually passages 2 and especially 3 are more difficult. There are plenty of synonyms in these listening and reading tests, so when practicing, look them up on the internet and practice those as well. Good luck to all who are going to take the exam.

[@Xedutec]

it's annoying one have to write or take English language test before migrating to most countries abroad but when they are migrating to Africa no one ask or request them for African Language proficiency test. This is a cheat and must stop. Just creating avenues to take money from the people.

[@improveyourselfchallenge2382]

Zheb Herb Web bitter truth

[@collinzshocker]

Zheb Herb Web yes, taking so much money from Africans for a simple English rest

[@XxPlayMakerxX131]

Just replace African with the word “none English speakers”

[@joelyakubu250]

If your country is well run, then no one will be migrating in the first place. Quit whining and take time to study and pass this test, fellow. It's their country and they can decide the criteria for taking in anyone! Just my thoughts. Complaining won't help!

[@XxPlayMakerxX131]

Joel Yakubu What about Local Universities that require An IELTS/TOFEL degree I got a 7.5 overall btw

[@francescamarrollo3931]

I know that at the very beginning Adam advises precisely not to do so, but I actually use a sort of combination of the three methods. I noticed that the first task usually has got question in chronological order related to the first half of the text, so I start reading while completing that task. Then I finish reading the whole passage, circling any name of people who gives statements and underlining just one or two key words related to the main idea of the paragraph (so I can come back to them immediately if needed) and finally I complete the other tasks.

[@honainsohail3440]

this in not an English language assessment. it is just a fraud. may be a IQ assessment or solving a words puzzle

[@abdi4515]

lol i thought like that but they added comprehension word.

[@syf7886]

I am 1000 percent agree with you

[@patriciao.4442]

I totally agree, it's a scam. It doesn't;t test your ability to speak/comprehend english, but your ability to learn the tricks and strategies to win this game. A fraud indeed.

[@ririraman7]

Bro can not agree more..you are 100000 percent correct. It is a way of making money by organization which make test.

[@zamtube791]

In many cases, students are unable to locate the answer even they know which passage, sentence or phrase contains the answer, for they don't understand the complex sentence making, which is always playing tricks with minds of students leading to frustration, tiredness, and anger, and this is the biggest trap of examiner who wants to make the subject bewilder. Once you find out the purpose of exam maker, then it becomes easier to finish the goal with flying colors. So first understand the language tone, nature, and style used in the passages before attempting the IELTS reading - academic version especially. C1 or C2 vocabulary is used in such passages, so one should go through the list of word-power of levels acquired in order to have the sense of words, phrases, clauses, sentences, and passages. Knowing the words does not mean that you can comprehend a full fledged sentences replete with the chunks of vocabulary you have already acquired the proficiency. Practice them well in usage of sentences. I hope it helps. Thanks for reading. I got band 8 in IELTS academic. Anyone who needs help may contact me.

[@makeitupyourself1047]

Hi you rightly mentioned the terms anger and frustration. Because I am. And I don't understand where should I start from and what. Resulting in fear of failure and extreme exhaustion

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[@salamadari2366]

I think your idea and thought will help me. I am new beginner and work for my IELTS. Thank you very much for help me out.

[@omertarrar]

I have been trying to fix my reading part everyday and now after watching this video I hope I can approve the reading part.

[@cirilthundiyil]

Thanks for your wonderful videos. Cleared IELTS with overall score 8(Reading 9; Writing 7.5).

[@sukhgill749]

Which approach you opted?

[@tarvinder91]

I think you have just taught the best approach for the reading section that I will now follow. Commendable video! Thanks

[@bhairavipatel6917]

Thank You Adam! All your lessons are Great! On this video - having an example on the passage was Very helpful.

[@lotusenglish]

For giving heading try reading first line till first full stop and last line from last full stop try connecting both, 90% time you will get the HEADING.

[@kimjennie8741]

I have a test after an hour and your video is very useful for me right now thank you man

[@Ali-cd2ub]

I’m struggling with reading I can get 7 listening 6 writing 6.5 speaking reading 5-5.5 I find reading most challenging it sounds funny but it is not when you face the same problem like me I wish I could do 6-6.5 reading

[@samuelteame1786]

I really enjoy your tips adam and you are second to none .

[@kenada254]

Method 3 is golden 🙌🏿 Thanks 6:00

[@ezhilmclaren]

Hi Adam, the 2nd approach helped me a lot.. I got correct answers and also saved a lot of time. Thank You so much :)

[@rutendorabvu8605]

I combined reading the whole passage and putting section headings and managed to get an 8.0band 💃🏽 thanks so much for your help

[@jurandirrodrigues222]

Adam, you rock! Great imputs about reading strategies!

[@alexandrearaujodecarvalho]

That's just what I need. That's what I just said. God bless you.

[@KotkiRzygajom]

You are the best English teacher, thank you!

[@debhbaynosa1512]

Hi Sir Adam. I'm very grateful to have a teacher like you! smart and good looking ...... very sensible in all areas.

[@armughanabbasi]

The third approach really worked for me, although it requires a lot of practice. Thanks Mr.Adam

[@emaneldrogy504]

Thank you. I have benefited a lot from this useful explanation. I will apply these steps in the next exam. I wish you success, and you have all my respect and appreciation.

[@mokhikhan8382]

Thank you for these tips. I personally, prefer to use the 1 and 3 approaches.