Mastering IELTS Reading: Yes/No/Not Given – How It Works (Part 3 of 7)

Mastering IELTS Reading: Yes/No/Not Given (Part 3 of 7) – How It Works In this video, you'll learn how to answer one of the most challenging IELTS Reading question types: Yes/No/Not Given. Although it looks very similar to True / False / Not Given, there is one crucial difference: instead of checking facts, you must identify and match the writer's opinion. In this lesson, you'll learn: ✅ The meaning of Yes, No, and Not Given ✅ How to identify the writer's opinion ✅ How to distinguish the writer's views from other people's views ✅ A simple step-by-step method for answering these questions ✅ Common IELTS traps involving reported opinions and unsupported claims ✅ How to apply the method using realistic IELTS-style examples By the end of this video, you'll know exactly how to approach Yes / No / Not Given questions and avoid one of the most common mistakes IELTS candidates make. 📌 Key rule: Always match the writer's opinion — not the facts, and not your own opinion. This video is Part 3 of the Mastering IELTS Reading series. Series so far: ▶ Part 1 – True / False / Not Given vs Yes / No / Not Given: The Big Picture    • Mastering IELTS Reading True/False/Not Giv...   ▶ Part 2 – True / False / Not Given: How It Works    • Mastering IELTS Reading: True/False/Not Gi...   ▶ Part 3 – Yes / No / Not Given: How It Works    • Mastering IELTS Reading: Yes/No/Not Given ...   📚 Whether you're aiming for Band 6, 7, or higher, mastering this question type can significantly improve your IELTS Reading score. If you find this lesson helpful, please like, share, and subscribe to Beyond Classroom for more IELTS preparation videos. 📌 Feel free to watch this video at 1.25x or 1.5x speed, but be sure to watch the complete lesson so that you don't miss any key ideas that will help you understand the videos that follow in this series. #IELTS #IELTSReading #YesNoNotGiven #IELTSTips #IELTSPreparation #BeyondClassroom