Find out why topic sentences are important and how to write a simple topic sentence and then develop it into a high band score one
Practise writing a simple high band-score introduction.
After reading your introduction, the examiner should know
> what is the question about
> what your position is
IELTS Writing Task 2 – a detailed explanation of why my paragraph about staff uniform would get a high band score.
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IELTS Writing Task 2 – Watch me convert a simple paragraph into a high band score one.
If you’re serious about succeeding in IELTS, learn how to improve your cohesive devices.
Watch me convert a plan into a simple paragraph for IELTS Writing task 2
How to create a plan for IELTS Writing task 2
Lexis for IELTS Writing Task 1 – take every opportunity to show off your lexis. Be prepared beforehand with some less common lexical items such as …
Watch a live classroom recording of me and my students talking about how to organise a task 1 question about mobile and PC ownership
If you’re serious about succeeding in IELTS, organise your Task 1 answer in a logical way
Lexis for IELTS – take every opportunity to show off your vocabulary in Writing Task 1
Be prepared
How to think of vocabulary in a Writing Task 1 process
Ask yourself questions – why questions, where questions, etc
To get a band score 7 for C&C you need clear referencing.
Learn how to use the former and the latter
On the contrary and in contrast.
Hands up if you think they’re the same.
Think again
How to select information in Writing Task 1
To get a band score 7 for C&C you need clear referencing.
Decide if these sentences are correct or not
The majority of people borrowing money borrowed money in order to buy a house or a car.
To get a band score 7 for C&C you need clear referencing.
Here are a few examples of clear referencing for IELTS Task 1
How to select information in Writing Task 1
How to select information in Writing Task 1
The overview is the first thing the examiner looks for, so make sure you know how to write a clear one.
Identify the main trends, difference, or stages
Decide if the sentences are correct or incorrect
Correct or Incorrect:
The chart shows information about how many people going to the cinema in one particular country, in 2014
The overview is the first thing the examiner looks for, so make sure you know how to write a clear one.
Identify the main trends, difference, or stages
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It is important to understand noun phrases and noun clauses if you want to get a high score in the IELTS exam
Identify the main features
Write an overview
