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Lessons›Reading›B1 Foundation

Guessing vocabulary from context

Work out the meaning of new words from clues in the text, such as definitions, examples, contrasts and word parts, so unknown words don't stop you.

Level B1 15 min4 exercisesLesson 3 of 12 in Reading B1

Trains: IELTS Reading – Multiple choice, TOEFL iBT Reading – Read an Academic Passage, TOEIC Reading Part 7 – Reading Comprehension

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This lesson includes:

15 minutes of study
4 interactive exercises with instant feedback
2 reading passages
12 key words for flashcards
3 exam tips

What you'll learn

Decide whether you need to understand a new word or can ignore it
Use four kinds of context clue: definition, example, contrast and explanation
Use prefixes and suffixes to guess the meaning and type of a word

Lesson content

9 steps · 4 exercises · 15 min total

1. Warm-up2 questions
2. LearnThe skill and the strategy
3. ModelSee how it's done
4. Practice 1Invented words
5. Practice 2What kind of clue?
6. Practice 3Closest in meaning + 1 more
7. Exam tips3 tips
8. Key vocabulary12 words
9. SummaryReview and finish

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