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Why students fail IELTS General Task 1

Why students fail IELTS General Task 1

December 23, 2022 By Ben Worthington

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In this tutorial, ex-IELTS examiner Ellen looks at why students fail IELTS General Task 1. 

One of the first types of writing English Language Learners learn is the letter and yet IELTS test takers don’t always do as well as they should and end up failing General Task 1.

You will learn:

  • Why you are not getting the score you need for IELTS General Task 1 
  • Tips to help you write better answers in General Task 1 (using a sample question)
  • Why IELTS General Task 1 is a little tricky
  • Types of language to use in a formal letter (and types of language you should not use!)

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As the founder of IELTSPodcast, Ben started his journey as an English educator in 2006. Ben and his team of teachers provide students with expert advice, twice a week to cover the writing, reading, listening and speaking sections of the IELTS exam.

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