IELTS Reading Practice

These IELTS Reading Practice Lessons are designed to help you improve your score by fixing the reasons you lose marks, not just by doing more tests.

Start by identifying your main problems — such as time management, question types, or understanding complex texts. You could do this by taking practice tests. Then follow the lessons that target those weaknesses, learning strategies you can apply immediately in practice.

Used this way, the Reading module becomes a step‑by‑step improvement system, helping you answer questions more accurately and efficiently under exam conditions.

Each lesson includes readings based on the IELTS test - with full readings which range from 600 to 800 words or shorter excerpts just to practice. The lessons cover all the reading question types followed by some more general exercises to improve your reading skills.

Taking General Training?

Head here if you are looking to take some Online IELTS Reading Tests. 

Other Resources

Video Training

But for more lessons, check out these training videos that take you through some reading tests by test question types, step-by-step:

Multiple Choice Questions 

Summary Completion

True / False / Not Given

More video training >>

eBook

Do you need further help with your reading?

This book is designed so that you can practice all the different types of reading questions you may get in the test.

When you make a purchase, you will get three eBooks - the readings and questions, a book showing where the answers are, and a tips booklet.

Get it here:

IELTS Academic Reading Guide

IELTS Reading Tips

These are some of the best reading tips if you need a quick overview:

• IELTS Reading Tips

IELTS Reading Forum:

In the IELTS Reading Forum you can ask questions about the reading part of the test or learn more about it from the questions that other students have asked. 

Here are some of the most useful questions and answers:

• How can I manage my time in the reading test?
• How can I read faster in the test?
• How do I skim and scan in the test?
• Can we use singular or plurals in the answer key?
• What are some tips for the different types of reading question?

Comments

Any comments or questions about this page or about IELTS? Post them here. Your email will not be published or shared.

ShareFacebookXPinterestTumblrRedditWhatsAppMessenger

---

Band 7+ eBooks

"I think these eBooks are FANTASTIC!!! I know that's not academic language, but it's the truth!"

Linda, from Italy, Scored Band 7.5

Bargain eBook Deal!
30% Discount

All 4 Writing eBooks for just $25.86

Find out more >>

IELTS Modules:

Other Resources:

Recent Articles

• 
• 
• 

1. Free IELTS Essay Checker: Instant and No Login Required

   Mar 26, 26 08:30 AM

   Free IELTS essay checker giving you an instant overall band score, detailed scores for all IELTS writing criteria, example errors, and clear suggestions to improve your Task 2 essay.

   Read More

2. IELTS Bar Chart: Average Number of Coastal Flood Events per Year

   Mar 10, 26 05:34 AM

   
   The chart below shows the number of flood events in four different cities in the United States during four different periods. The bar graph depicts the

   Read More

3. Should Everyone Learn English

   Mar 10, 26 05:32 AM

   I would be pleased if someone could provide feedback. I want to know if my essay well-structured and the exact band. Learning English at school is often

   Read More