Today we’ll talk about when you should start timed IELTS writing practice, and how to include this into your study plan.
Many students are so worried about the two essays they have to write on the IELTS exam, that they actually write too often.
You can write every day, just not IELTS essays!
Over-preparation is a killer. If you try to write too many essays, you will lose motivation, for one thing.
You will come to associate negative feelings, sometimes dread, with IELTS writing. This will carry over into test day and become amplified, worsening anxiety and test performance.
As noted earlier, there are other ways of developing writing ability besides essay practice. Journaling is a fantastic way to increase writing fluency and confidence.
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So, what steps should you take to properly prepare for the Writing Exam, and not waste your time?
- Read good writing and IELTS model essays.
- Seek out high-level writing in newspapers and novels
- Essays written by IELTS professionals
- Learn how to satisfy the exam requirements for a 7+ in Task 1 and Task 2.
- You have to know the unique quirks of the IELTS scoring system
- Practice writing good, high-scoring essays, not worrying about time. You can do this 2-3 times a week.
- In the 2-3 weeks before your exam, practice while timing yourself. Again, no more than 2-3 times a week.
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