Introduction
Welcome to IELTS Studio - Reading Mastery. This book is designed to help learners at all levels approach the IELTS Reading test with confidence, efficiency, and accuracy. Unlike other resources that rely solely on practice tests, this book focuses on strategies, skills, and practical techniques that allow you to understand passages, locate answers quickly, and achieve higher band scores.
The IELTS Reading test is not just about reading English - it’s about processing information under time pressure, recognizing paraphrases, identifying keywords, and avoiding common traps. Many learners waste time reading every word or misinterpret questions due to subtle differences in phrasing. This book teaches you how to read smart, not just read fast, so you can maximize your score while minimizing stress.
Book Overview
Foundations
Covers what the IELTS Reading test really assesses, debunks common myths, and introduces essential skills like skimming, scanning, and paraphrase recognition.
Core Strategies
Provides practical techniques, including keyword hunting, elimination strategies, time management, and dealing with unknown vocabulary.
Question Types in Detail
Breaks down each question type, explains what it tests, shows common traps, and provides step-by-step strategies with examples and mini exercises.
Practice & Application
Offers full passage walkthroughs, speed-building drills, and error analysis exercises to apply strategies in realistic exam conditions.
Advanced Strategies
Teaches how to handle complex passages, academic vocabulary, precision reading, and psychological endurance for achieving Band 7+ and Band 9.
Practice Tests
Contains complete IELTS Reading tests with detailed answer explanations, commentary, and timed drills to simulate real exam experience.
Final Tips & Study Plan
Provides structured 30- and 60-day study plans, highlights common traps to avoid, and gives an exam-day checklist for confident and efficient preparation.
Dr. John Summers
Dr. John Summers has been teaching IELTS in Christchurch, New Zealand, for over 16 years, helping thousands of students achieve their academic and migration goals. Before moving into IELTS preparation, he taught English Literature at the University of Sydney, where he developed a deep expertise in language, analysis, and communication. Drawing on his background in literature and his extensive experience in IELTS, Dr. Summers combines academic rigor with practical strategies, making his classes both engaging and results-focused.
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