In this tutorial, we take a close look at process diagrams that are part of writing task 1 in the IELTS Exam. We discuss: How to write an overview What verbs you should use When you should use passive and active voice How to write more cohesive paragraphs Which words you can use from the […]
How to Describe a Flow Chart in IELTS
In this tutorial you will: review how to write about a flow chart learn how to divide the writing task into 3 main parts This will help you to: approach this type of task with confidence obtain a high IELTS score in this exam task The Task 1 flow chart An IELTS Academic Writing Task […]
How to describe a bar chart for IELTS
In the IELTS academic task 1, you may be required to describe a bar chart. You will need to write a 150 word summary about the bar chart presented to you. The task requires you to use formal language and it must factual. In this latest audio tutorial, we will give you the best tips […]
How to describe a bar graph: sample answers and vocabulary
Describing a Bar graph in IELTS A horizontal or vertical chart could be on your IELTS Academic Task 1. It’s responsible for a third of your marks in the writing test so we recommend spending around 20 minutes, as this is a third of your time. Start Task 1 after Task 2 because most of your points will […]
Comparing two pie charts for IELTS
The language to compare two pie charts Summarising two pie charts for an IELTS Academic Task 1 needs careful preparation. Here, I am going to focus on deciding the language we need to do this because if we use the correct language, then we have a good chance to obtain a high band score. Now […]
Where to start with Describing a Pie Chart for IELTS
This podcast will help you because We review the essentials (and explain why going for Band 9 is a bad idea!) We cover two essential language components to include We review some authentic native English speaker material We cover how to find excellent material to use in your prep We share a solid model for […]
Describing a Natural Process in IELTS Task 1 Writing
Process diagrams are quite frequent in Academic writing task 1 and many students find them quite overwhelming as the processes can look quite complicated and they are often scientific. These process diagrams can include anything from recycling, concrete making, solar panels, heating systems to making glass. You are NOT expected to know about any of […]
Using a checklist for IELTS Academic Task 1
In this tutorial, we help you with a writing task. We take a look at a comprehensive academic task 1 checklist that you can use in your IELTS exam, to ensure that you do not lose any unnecessary marks on your test. REMINDER: USING CHECKLISTS is a great way to check your STRATEGY has worked! […]
How To Plan For IELTS Academic Task 1
How to Plan your Academic IELTS Task 1 writing In this tutorial we are going to look at a Strategy for Planning your Academic IELTS Task 1 writing and the reason we’re going to talk about this is because it’s very easy with the Task 1 to jump in and start writing your answer without […]