English Language Proficiency Test

Assessment of English language skills for non-native speakers.

Listening SkillsReading ComprehensionSpeaking Skills
Advanced Grammar and Sentence StructureEssay Writing and Written ExpressionReading and Interpreting Charts and Graphs
Understanding Instructions and DirectionsEffective Communication in Everyday SituationsUsing Technology for Language Learning
Time Management During the TestDealing with Test AnxietyReviewing and Checking Your Work
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Basic Concepts

Reading Comprehension

Unlocking the Power of Reading

Reading comprehension means more than just reading words—it's about understanding and analyzing what you read.

What Reading Comprehension Involves

  • Finding the Main Idea: What is the text mostly about?
  • Identifying Supporting Details: Which facts or examples help explain the main idea?
  • Making Inferences: Using clues in the text to guess what is not directly stated.
  • Understanding Vocabulary: Figuring out the meaning of new words using context.

Tips to Improve

  • Read stories, articles, and comics in English.
  • Look up unfamiliar words, but also try to guess their meaning.
  • Summarize what you read in your own words to check understanding.

Real-World Application

Reading skills help with emails, instructions, and understanding news and social media.

Examples

  • Reading a recipe to bake a cake and following each step.

  • Understanding a news article about a recent event.

In a Nutshell

Reading comprehension helps you make sense of written English and find hidden meanings.

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