Cách học IELTS Reading | Tips từ một người ghét đọc có được 8.0 Reading

Summary

In this video, Casi shares her journey to achieving an 8.0 IELTS reading score, offering valuable insights for learners. She explains the importance of building a solid vocabulary foundation before tackling practice tests and cautions against jumping straight into test practice. Casi emphasizes understanding the main idea of paragraphs, using strategic reading techniques like skimming and scanning, and thoroughly analyzing mistakes to improve. Additionally, she shares tips on effective time management and offers recommendations for practice resources. Her approach blends careful preparation, mindful practice, and reflection to achieve success in the IELTS reading test.

Takeaways

• 😀 Avoid jumping directly into practicing IELTS reading tests as a beginner, as it can be counterproductive and time-consuming.
• 😀 Before focusing on practice tests, ensure you have a strong vocabulary base (around 3,000 words for a 6.0 IELTS score).
• 😀 Understanding 1,000-1,500 words in a language helps you grasp 80% of its meaning, but missing key vocabulary can leave you missing the main idea.
• 😀 Focus on mastering vocabulary first, as reading comprehension is based on understanding words in context.
• 😀 IELTS reading strategies, such as scanning and skimming, may not work for everyone. Reflect on their effectiveness based on personal experience.
• 😀 Determining the main idea of each paragraph (paragraph manager) is key to understanding the overall passage and answering questions accurately.
• 😀 To save time and avoid confusion, read the entire passage in order of paragraphs rather than jumping around to different questions.
• 😀 Practicing with IELTS Cambridge books is recommended for focused practice, especially if time is limited.
• 😀 When reviewing practice tests, avoid just focusing on your score. Take the time to analyze your mistakes and understand why you got them wrong.
• 😀 Time management in IELTS practice should focus on gradually increasing difficulty and learning to complete each passage within 17 minutes before moving to full tests.
• 😀 Consistent, targeted practice with strategic time allocation and mistake analysis is key to improving your IELTS reading score.

Q & A

What was the main issue Casi faced when learning IELTS reading?

Casi hated reading, and found it difficult to stay awake even after reading a few sentences. She considered reading to be a strong sleeping pill.

Why does Casi recommend against jumping straight into practicing IELTS reading tests?

Casi suggests that jumping directly into practice tests is time-consuming and counterproductive, especially for beginners. If you're at a lower level (like A2), you won't understand the main ideas of the passage due to insufficient vocabulary.

What is the significance of knowing 1,000 words in a language, according to Casi?

Casi explains that knowing 1,000 words allows you to understand up to 80% of a language, but without understanding the important words, you won’t grasp the main idea of a passage.

What should learners focus on before jumping into IELTS reading practice tests?

Before practicing tests, learners should first assess their current English level to understand if they are ready. Casi suggests testing your level using a specific test to ensure you're prepared to begin.

How does Casi feel about the effectiveness of skimming and scanning techniques in IELTS reading?

Casi is uncertain about the effectiveness of skimming and scanning for answering IELTS reading questions. She struggles with it herself and seeks input from others on its effectiveness.

What is one key skill Casi believes is crucial for mastering IELTS reading?

Casi emphasizes the importance of mastering the skill of identifying the main idea of each paragraph, as it helps with navigating reading questions and understanding the passage.

How does determining the main idea of a paragraph help in answering IELTS reading questions?

By knowing the main idea of each paragraph, you can quickly locate where the answer to a question is likely to be found, saving time and making it easier to focus on the relevant sections of the passage.

What strategy does Casi use to approach a reading passage in IELTS?

Casi approaches reading passages by determining the main idea of each paragraph first, followed by identifying keywords in the question, and then reading the passage in paragraph order rather than question order.

What is Casi's recommendation for IELTS reading practice materials?

Casi recommends using IELTS Cambridge books for practice, especially for those with limited time. If you have more time, you can explore additional sources.

What common mistake does Casi mention about practicing IELTS reading?

Casi highlights the mistake of only focusing on the number of correct answers without analyzing the types of errors made. She suggests reflecting on mistakes and understanding why they occurred to improve performance.