Reading: Reading for Inference & Implied Meaning (Introduction): B1 Lesson 1: Understanding Information That is Implied but Not Directly Stated
CEFR Level: B1 (Intermediate)
Target Reading Sub-skill: Reading for Inference & Implied Meaning (Introduction)
Specific Focus: Understanding Information That is Implied but Not Directly Stated
What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Understand what "making an inference" or "understanding implied meaning" means.
- Identify clues in a text that help you make simple inferences.
- Practice inferring information that is suggested but not written directly.
- Distinguish between what is directly stated and what can be inferred.
Hello Cambodian Learners!
Sometimes when you read, the writer doesn't tell you everything directly. They give you clues, and you have to be a detective to figure out the "hidden" meaning! This is called making an inference or understanding implied meaning. For example, if your friend arrives wet and says, "The journey from my village near Battambang was terrible," you can infer it was raining, even if they didn't say "rain." This skill helps you understand texts more deeply.
Reading Between the Lines
Implied information is not stated directly by the writer. You need to use:
- Clues from the text: Words, phrases, and details the writer gives you.
- Your own knowledge and experience: What you already know about the world.
When you put these together, you make an inference – a good guess about what the writer means or what is true.
Example: Click the text to hear it.
Question: What can you infer about the weather?
Answer: It is probably going to rain (or is already raining lightly).
The text doesn't say "rain," but dark sky, strong wind, and taking an umbrella are clues.
Practice Time!
Activity 1: What Can You Infer?
Read each short text. Then choose the best inference you can make based on the clues.
Activity 2: Stated or Implied?
Read the short text and the statement that follows. Decide if the statement is directly stated in the text or if it is implied (an inference).
Quick Quiz!
Great Job!
You're learning to read between the lines and make inferences! This is a very valuable skill that makes you a stronger and more insightful reader.
