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GENERAL WRITING ADVICE

Dos

Don'ts

Be mindful of the time limits.Don't use a dictionary when you practice your writing, as you can't take one into the exam.
Read the question carefully and then check that you have answered the question correctly.Don't try to analyze the tables in Task 1, just describe the information.
Take time to plan the things you are going to write. You need arguments and examples to support your ideas.Don't spend too long on Task 1. You need to allocate about 20 minutes to that. After that

time, go on to Task 2.

Think about using linking and sequencing words to help your writing to sound more cohesive.Don't use the same vocabulary all the time.
Learn different ways of describing graphs and tables.Don't use the same sentence structure and linking words. Show your knowledge by using variety and complexity.

Make sure in Task 2 that you have time to write a conclusion. Your answer will be incomplete without one.


 

The two writing tasks in the IELTS test are different in many ways and as such should be prepared for and practiced differently. The Study Guide for 404 Essential Test for IELTS looks at the steps involved in the writing process for both tasks using concrete examples and sample answers. It includes guidelines that IELTS candidates can use to frame answers in suitable structures.

IMMERSION IDEAS:

1. Do at least one piece of writing per week in examination-mode - start immediately and use the practice exercises given in 202 Useful Exercises for IELTS.

    Always be mindful of the time limits.

    Don't use a dictionary as you practice your writing - you can't use one in the test.

2. Become knowledgeable about the probable topics you will be asked to write about - particularly in task 2.

    Discuss them in English with friends and build your vocabulary regarding these topics.

3. Familiarize yourself with different sentence structures; the passive voice and words (in particular, verbs and adverbs) that will aid you in completing the task.

4. For Task 1, find websites that give you statistical information, and try to interpret that information.

www.forbes.com  www.rn.organbanks.com  www.un.org

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