Scoring high on the IELTS Writing section (especially aiming for Band 7 and above) requires a combination of language accuracy, task achievement, coherence, and vocabulary use. Here are IELTS Writing tips tailored for both Task 1 and Task 2 (Academic and General Training): Understand the Band Descriptors Task Achievement (TA) or Task Response (TR) Coherence and Cohesion (CC) Lexical Resource (LR) Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA) 👉 Know what examiners look for in each band. Time Management Task 1: ~20 minutes Task 2: ~40 minutes (worth more marks) Plan, write, and revise within the time limit. Answer the Full Question For Task 2, directly address all parts of the prompt. Avoid going off-topic or being too general. Plan Before You Write Spend 3–5 minutes outlining your ideas. It prevents repetition and helps you organize better. Use Clear Structure Task 1: Introduction ➤ Overview ➤ Details Task 2: Introduction ➤ Body Paragraphs ➤ Conclusion ✍️ Task 1 (Academic) What’s required? Summarize, describe, or explain visual data (graph, chart, map, or diagram). Tips: Avoid opinions. Stick to facts. Identify trends. Use phrases like "an upward trend," "remained steady," "a significant increase." Group data. Don’t describe every figure. Group similar data logically. Paraphrase the question in your introduction. Overview is key: Describe the main trend or comparison without numbers. ✍️ Task 1 (General Training) What’s required? Write a letter (formal, semi-formal, informal). Tips: Match the tone to the situation. (Use formal language for job applications; informal for writing to a friend.) Use a clear structure: Greeting Purpose of the letter Details in logical order Appropriate closing Use variety in sentence structures. 🧠 Task 2 Essay (Both Modules) What’s required? Respond to an argument, problem, or point of view. Essay Types: Opinion (Agree/Disagree) Discussion (Both views + your opinion) Problem-Solution Advantages/Disadvantages Double-question Tips: Answer all parts of the question clearly. Present a clear thesis in your introduction. Start each paragraph with a topic sentence. Use examples to support your points. Avoid informal language. Vary your vocabulary: avoid repeating the same words. Practice using connectors: “Moreover,” “On the other hand,” “As a result,” etc. 📘 Language Tips Use a mix of simple and complex sentences. Master passive voice, relative clauses, and conditional sentences. Avoid overly casual or spoken phrases like “a lot of,” “kids,” “gonna,” etc. Focus on grammar accuracy as well as range. ✅ Final Preparation Tips Practice under timed conditions. Review model answers, but don't memorize. Get feedback from a teacher or tutor. Improve your handwriting if you're taking the paper-based test.
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