Advanced English Reading

Welcome to the Advanced English Reading course. This course will help English learners enhance your English reading skills. This comprehensive course focuses on equipping you with essential strategies and skills to excel in various reading contexts. This means both in real-life situations and during exams, like IELTS, TOEFL and others.

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• Introduction 13:34

  • 1: Course Introduction 13:34

• Strategies to use before reading 49:26

  • 2: Predicting Part 1 05:22
  • 3: Predicting Part 2 08:01
  • 4: Predicting Part 3 06:55
  • 5: Predicting Part 4 06:18
  • 6: Skimming & Scanning Part 1 06:56
  • 7: Skimming & Scanning Part 2 07:39
  • 8: Skimming & Scanning Part 3 08:15

• Strategies to use while reading 1:38:38

  • 9: Close Reading Part 1 08:04
  • 10: Close Reading Part 2 11:31
  • 11: Close Reading Part 3 08:41
  • 12: Close Reading Part 4 06:41
  • 13: Inferring Part 1 09:35
  • 14: Inferring Part 2 08:10
  • 15: Inferring Part 3 05:08
  • 16: Inferring Part 4 05:32
  • 17: Inferring Part 5 05:38
  • 18: Questioning Part 1 09:35
  • 19: Questioning Part 2 07:19
  • 20: Questioning Part 3 07:31
  • 21: Questioning Part 4 05:13

• Strategies to use after reading 1:04:09

  • 22: Summarising and Synthesising Part 1 09:24
  • 23: Summarising and Synthesising Part 2 10:32
  • 24: Summarising and Synthesising Part 3 11:41
  • 25: Evaluating & Reflecting Part 1 09:23
  • 26: Evaluating & Reflecting Part 2 06:00
  • 27: Evaluating & Reflecting Part 3 07:02
  • 28: Evaluating & Reflecting Part 4 10:07

• Reading exam techniques 1:35:05

  • 29: Exam Section Introduction 06:59
  • 30: Comprehension Questions Part 1 08:05
  • 31: Comprehension Questions Part 2 09:19
  • 32: Gapped Text Part 1 08:10
  • 33: Gapped Text Part 2 08:10
  • 34: Gapped Text Part 3 09:59
  • 35: Multiple Matching Part 1 08:49
  • 36: Multiple Matching Part 2 06:00
  • 37: Multiple Matching Part 3 07:01
  • 38: Sentence Completion Part 1 07:07
  • 39: Sentence Completion Part 2 05:35
  • 40: Sentence Completion Part 3 05:10
  • 41: Sentence Completion Part 4 04:41

• Bringing it all together 27:54

  • 42: Export - Advanced Reading - Final Reflections Part 1 06:19
  • 43: Export - Advanced Reading - Final Reflections Part 2 07:17
  • 44: Export - Advanced Reading - Thinking Forward 14:18

Course Highlights:

Develop Effective English Reading Strategies for Different Text Types and Objectives:

• Master techniques for skimming and scanning to help you quickly find the information you need.
• Learn how to read in-depth based on the purpose of your reading.

Enhance Reading Speed and Comprehension:

• Practice timed reading exercises to improve reading speed without sacrificing comprehension.
• Engage in guided activities to strengthen your ability to extract key information from texts.

Expand English Vocabulary through Contextual Learning

• Explore new words within the context of various texts, thereby improving your understanding and retention of vocabulary.
• Acquire strategies for deducing word meanings from surrounding sentences.

Improve Critical Thinking Skills in Relation to Texts:

• Analyze texts critically to identify the author's arguments, main ideas, and supporting evidence.
• Engage in thought-provoking discussions and exercises to develop your ability to assess and critique written content.

Increase Confidence in Real-Life and Exam Contexts:

• Practice reading authentic materials, such as news articles and excerpts from literature, to build confidence in real-life scenarios.
• Receive guidance on tackling reading comprehension tasks commonly found in English exams.

Cultivate Independent Reading Habits

• Learn how to choose appropriate reading materials suited to your interests and language level.
• Receive guidance on setting achievable reading goals and establishing a consistent reading routine.

By the end of this course, you will have honed your English Reading skills, gained confidence in comprehending various text types, and cultivated habits that support lifelong learning.

Join us on this enriching journey to master English Reading and unlock a world of knowledge and imagination.

• Students who want to learn to read more effectively in English for studies, work, or pleasure
• B1-B2 students who want to reach C1-C2 level of English reading skills
• Students who want to improve an English exam score (IELTS, B2 First, C1 Advanced, Duolingo, TOEFL, TOEIC, PTE).

• You’ll need to have at least B1 English to fully enjoy this course
• Nothing else is required

You’ll learn great English Reading skills which will help you to do better in both your current job and in future positions. You’ll also be more confident passing exams and getting higher qualifications to enhance your ability to earn more money in the future.

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