Why IELTS Reading feels hard (even after practice)
Most students think Reading = vocabulary + understanding. But IELTS Reading tests time + selection + accuracy. You don’t fail because you don’t understand—You fail because you can’t find the answer fast and clean.
- Slow reading → time finish, last passage panic
- Question types confuse you (T/F/NG, headings, matching)
- Traps: “almost same meaning” kills accuracy
- No passage map → you search the whole text every time
Speed discipline: you don’t need to read fast — you need to move fast
IELTS is a time game. Speed means decision speed: where to look, what to ignore, and when to skip. The winner is the one who controls time, not the one who reads beautifully.
- Skim first (topic + structure), then hunt answers
- Stop re-reading the same line 3 times
- 2-minute rule: if stuck, skip and come back
Question types: Reading is 13 mini-games, not one exam
Same passage, different game. If you use one method for everything, you’ll bleed time. Train type-wise: Headings, T/F/NG, Matching, MCQ, Sentence completion.
- Headings: paragraph purpose, not details
- T/F/NG: match exact claim vs “not mentioned”
- Matching: scan for names/keywords, then verify
- MCQ: eliminate using proof lines
Trap control: IELTS Reading is a “word-mirror” test
IELTS rarely repeats the same words. They use paraphrase, contrast, and “half-true” statements. Trap control means you read for logic, not vibes.
- Paraphrase traps: same meaning, different wording
- Contrast traps: “however / although / despite” flips the meaning
- Scope traps: “some” vs “all”, “often” vs “always”
- Time traps: past vs present vs future claims
T/F/NG: Bangladesh e jeita beshi marks khaiye dey
T/F/NG is not English. It’s evidence discipline. If the passage doesn’t say it clearly → NG. If it says opposite → False. If it matches exactly → True.
- “Not in the passage” = NG (even if you think it’s common sense)
- One extra word can flip the answer
- Always locate the proof line before choosing
Passage mapping: stop searching the whole passage every time
High scorers build a quick “map” in their head: where definitions are, where examples are, where problems/solutions are. That’s how they answer fast without panic.
- Identify paragraph roles: intro, history, problem, solution, example, debate
- Underline only location markers: names, years, places, key terms
- Don’t underline everything — that’s decoration, not strategy
Recovery: “Ekta stuck → shob shesh” stops here
You don’t lose Band because of one hard question. You lose Band because you donate 6 minutes to it. Recovery skill = skip fast, return smart.
- Mark it, move on, keep momentum
- Come back with fresh eyes (often the trap becomes obvious)
- Never let one question steal your last passage
Computer-based IELTS Reading: Bangladesh e jeita almost keu train kore na
Computer-based reading is not harder English — it’s screen flow. Scrolling, highlighting, quick navigation, and time pressure changes the game. You must practice like the real exam.
Computer-based readiness (what we train)
- Fast scroll + paragraph re-locate discipline
- Proof-line hunting without losing your place
- Highlighting only what matters
- Timer control: pace per passage
Skills Practice Area (module-wise)
Practice type-wise so the real exam feels familiar.
You don’t need “more reading”. You need the right reading system.
Which LizOn course solves your Reading problem?
If traps + T/F/NG e marks jai
Choose IELTS HOPE — evidence discipline + accuracy + trap control.
If Band 6–6.5 e stuck thaken
Go for IELTS STEP-UP — advanced strategy + stability under pressure.
If this is your final attempt
Take IELTS DESPERATE — full calibration with testing & evaluation.