π How to Use ChatGPT for IELTS Reading Prep
Preparing for the IELTS Reading section? ChatGPT can be a powerful tool to boost your skills β if you know how to use it right.
π§ 1. Practice Skimming & Scanning
Ask ChatGPT to generate a short academic-style passage. Then, challenge yourself:
- Skim for the main idea
- Scan for specific answers to questions you create β or let ChatGPT create them for you!
β 2. Build Question Types
ChatGPT can help you practice common IELTS question types:
- True/False/Not Given
- Matching headings
- Multiple choice
- Sentence completion
Just say:
βGive me a passage with 5 True/False/Not Given questions.β
π£οΈ 3. Learn New Vocabulary in Context
After reading, ask ChatGPT:
βExplain the difficult words in this passage.β
Or:
βGive me 5 academic words from the text and use them in new sentences.β
This strengthens both your reading and vocabulary at once.
β±οΈ 4. Simulate Time Pressure
You can set a timer and try to answer questions ChatGPT gives you β just like in the real test. Then ask:
βWhat are the correct answers and why?β
π Final Tip
Use ChatGPT daily for short, focused sessions. The more you engage with texts and questions, the faster and sharper youβll get β and that means a better band score.