Skim vs. Scan
Read smarter, not harder! Use Skimming for the big picture and Scanning for facts.
Skimming 🦅
Goal: Get the main idea quickly without reading every word.
Scanning 🔍
Goal: Find a specific detail (like a name, date, or number) very fast.
Which one to use? ⚖️
Do not read every single word!
(Too slow! You will run out of time on exams.)
(Fast and efficient!)
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Recent Questions
NO! Stop! 🛑 The whole point of skimming is speed. Ignore words you don't know and just read the titles, first sentences, and look at the pictures. Get the general idea first. You can check the dictionary later when you read normally. 📚
How fast should I scan a text?
Very fast! Think of it like looking for your friend in a crowd of people. You don't look at everyone's face carefully, you just let your eyes jump around until you see the right shape/color. When scanning, your eyes should literally jump around the page looking for the shape of numbers or capital letters! 👀⚡
Are these skills useful for IELTS?
100% Yes! The IELTS reading test is too long to read every single word. You MUST use skimming to understand what the paragraph is about, and scanning to find the exact answers (like dates, names, or percentages). Keep practicing! 📝
I get stressed when I don't understand a word while skimming. Should I use a dictionary?