4 lessons
Reading
Skimming, scanning, and reading between the lines under time pressure.
Skimming vs scanning under time pressure
Read the questions first, separate locating from understanding, and map each paragraph's topic to find answers fast.
IntermediateScoreRoute8 minThe question-type playbook and elimination tactics
Recognise main-idea, detail, inference, vocabulary and intention questions — and the elimination move that suits each.
IntermediateScoreRoute9 minReading between the lines: tone, irony and implicit opinion
Detect the author's real position through tone, irony and connector signals like « certes... mais ».
AdvancedScoreRoute9 minReference: Radio-Canada ICI Info for Canadian reading practice
Short Canadian news articles on society, environment and work — daily reading aligned with real exam themes.
All levelsExternal resource ↗4 min
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