Writing Task 2 is often the most challenging part of the IELTS exam.
There are many different essay types and each is written differently.
It’s vital that you have strategies for these IELTS essays.
Today you’ll get 3 tips that will help you get a 7 or higher on IELTS Writing!
Today’s question
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I am stuck with a low score in Writing. I got 6.5 two times straight. Other parts are higher 7, but Writing is my Achilles heel. What should I do?
This is a very common problem.
Many students struggle the most getting 7+ on IELTS Writing.
Today we’ll share 3 tips to move from a 6 or 6.5 to 7 on Task 2.
#1: Task response score
Each idea must be fully supported with details and examples.
Many students have multiple ideas in a body paragraph, none of which are supported well.
Instead, brainstorm one idea, with supporting details and an example.
Think of it as proving to the examiner that your idea makes sense.
Example:
The increasing reliance on technology in education is creating more problems than it solves. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A common mistake is that IELTS students will think of many ideas and list them all.
- Distracting for students – using phones and smart watches during class
- Causing students to be lazy – too reliant on spelling and grammar checkers
- Keeping students from learning to write well
- Increased screen time
- Cybersecurity threats / online bullying
Instead, choose one of these for each body paragraph for an opinion essay.
If writing an argument essay, choose one of these to support one side and one idea to support the opposing view.
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#2: Vocabulary score
You need less common, high-scoring, topic-specific vocabulary.
Read articles and listen to podcasts about common IELTS topics.
- Environment
- Education
- Health
- Government spending
Add 3-4 words per article or podcast to your vocabulary notebook.
Use it in practice essays so you are ready to use it on test day.
#3: Cohesion/Coherence score
Use linking phrases to transition between ideas.
Each linking phrase has a different meaning.
- Contrasting: In contrast, on the contrary, nevertheless
- Providing additional info: In addition, Furthermore, What is more
- Providing an example: As an illustration, For instance
Start paragraphs with introductory phrases.
On the other hand, a plethora of reasons can be provided increasing reliance on technology in education.
Additionally, it is vital to learn templates to use in your essays!
These have linking phrases and high-scoring vocabulary and can be used in many different essays.
Then, you just plug in your ideas and information that is specific to the topic.
Don’t miss Part 1
Today’s episode is Part 2 of a series.
In Part 1, we shared tips for scoring 7+ on Writing Task 1.
Check it out here if you missed it.
Takeaway
Many IELTS students have to take the exam again and again to score 7+ in writing.
Don’t let this be you!
Use tips from this series to boost your writing score.
Get all the strategies you need at allearsenglish.com/keys!
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