IELTS Academic Reading — Professional Development

Master Academic Reading
Skills for IELTS

A structured course covering all 9 IELTS Academic Reading question types — with strategy lessons, guided practice passages, timed tests, and a full 40-question mock exam.

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Simple Process

How it works

Three phases per module — learn the strategy, apply it with a practice passage, then test yourself under exam conditions.

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Learn the strategy
Each module opens with a clear explanation of the question type, a step-by-step approach, and a worked example showing exactly how to tackle it.
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Apply with a passage
Practise on a ~150-word passage with 4–5 questions. Check your answers instantly and see where you went wrong before moving on.
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Test yourself
A fresh passage, 5 unguided questions, and instant per-question feedback with your score recorded. Module 10 is a full timed 40-question mock.
Course Outcomes

What you will gain

Seven skills that will raise your reading score — whether you are preparing for IELTS or teaching it.

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Question-type mastery

Understand exactly what each of the 9 IELTS Academic Reading question types is testing and apply a specific, reliable strategy to each one.

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Skimming & scanning

Find information fast without reading every word — the core time-saving skill for IELTS Reading.

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Paraphrase recognition

Recognise when a question has paraphrased the passage — the skill that separates confident test-takers from those who over-read.

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Opinion vs fact (Y/N/NG)

Learn to identify the writer's claims and distinguish them from verifiable facts — the critical skill for Yes/No/Not Given questions.

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Word-limit discipline

Copy exact words from the passage within the stated limit — a rule that costs marks when ignored in sentence and summary completion tasks.

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Time management under pressure

The full mock test (Module 10) runs with a live 60-minute timer — giving you real exam practice with band-score estimation.

All 9 Question Types

Every IELTS Academic Reading task type covered

One dedicated module per question type — plus a full practice test that combines them all.

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Multiple Choice
Module 1
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True / False / Not Given
Module 2
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Yes / No / Not Given
Module 3
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Matching Headings
Module 4
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Matching Information
Module 5
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Matching Features
Module 6
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Sentence Completion
Module 7
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Summary Completion
Module 8
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Short Answer
Module 9
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Full Practice Test
Module 10
Curriculum

10 modules — Learn, Apply & Test

Each module targets one question type with a strategy lesson, a practice passage, and a scored test.

Module 1
Multiple Choice
Identify the exact evidence in the passage that supports each answer
Skimming Scanning Elimination
Learn Apply Test
Module 2
True / False / Not Given
Match statements to the text — never use outside knowledge
Fact-checking Paraphrase recognition Inference limits
Learn Apply Test
Module 3
Yes / No / Not Given
Distinguish facts (T/F/NG) from the writer's opinions (Y/N/NG)
Opinion vs fact Hedging language Writer's viewpoint
Learn Apply Test
Module 4
Matching Headings
Find the main idea of each paragraph and match it to a heading
Main idea Paragraph structure Distractor rejection
Learn Apply Test
Module 5
Matching Information
Locate specific details, examples, or explanations in paragraphs
Detail scanning Paragraph mapping Keyword tracking
Learn Apply Test
Module 6
Matching Features
Match descriptions to categories — answers may appear more than once
Category logic Re-use of options Detail comparison
Learn Apply Test
Module 7
Sentence Completion
Copy exact words from the passage within the word limit
Word limit rules Grammar continuity Synonym mapping
Learn Apply Test
Module 8
Summary Completion
Use the word box and passage context to select the best fit
Word box strategy Cohesion Paragraph-level reading
Learn Apply Test
Module 9
Short Answer
Answer in your own words staying within the exact word limit
Precise location Word count discipline Direct answers
Learn Apply Test
Module 10
Full Practice Test
All 9 question types — 3 passages, 40 questions, 60-minute timer
Time management Question-type switching Band scoring
Learn Apply Mock (60 min)
Prerequisites

What you need

Suitable for IELTS candidates and teachers at B2 level or above — no special tools or downloads required.

✓ A web browser — everything runs in your browser
✓ B2 English level or above (IELTS target band 5.5+)
✗ No downloads, apps, or installations needed
✗ No paid subscription — completely free to complete

Progress and test scores are saved automatically. You can pause and resume any module at any time.

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Work through all 9 question types with strategy lessons, practice passages, and a full timed mock test — all free.

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