Turn Ideas Into Band-Winning Essays

No matter how good your English is, you must still learn IELTS writing skills before taking the Writing Task 2 test. These helpful guides will take you through each of these skills step-by-step:

→ How to Plan an Essay
Making a good plan actually saves you time when you write your essay. This guide will show you how to plan and write a clear essay every time.

→ How to Think of Relevant Ideas
This guide provides 5 different methods to help you quickly think of relevant ideas that are directly linked to the question.

→ How to Write a Complex Sentence
Complex sentences help you boost your score for grammar. They are actually very simple to write and are not complex at all.

→ How to Paraphrase
Paraphrasing is one of the essential IELTS skills for all parts of the IELTS test. You should paraphrase the question in the very first sentence of your essay to help boost your vocabulary score in Writing Task 2.

→ How to Write a Supporting Paragraph
Supporting paragraphs are the main body paragraphs and are the meat in the sandwich. This is where you provide the detail the examiner is looking for in the form of explanations and examples.

→ How to Write a Thesis Statement
A thesis statement tells the examiner your opinion. Many IELTS Writing Task 2 questions specifically ask for your opinion, and if you don’t write it clearly, you have not answered the question properly. This article shows you how, where and when to give your opinion.

→ How many words should I write?
Around 250 words? Exactly 250 words or over 250 words? How many words over? How do I know how many words I have? Will I lose marks if I write too many words? This article answers all those questions.

→ How to Understand and Analyse Any Question
A critical part of answering any question. This article shows you how to break down any Task 2 question and identify the keywords, micro-keywords and instruction words to help you answer the question effectively.

→ How to Write a Great Introduction
The introduction is the first thing the examiner reads; therefore, we must give them a good first impression. I share a very specific sentence-by-sentence structure in this article to help you write introductions quickly and effectively.

→ Task 2 Marking Criteria
Do you know how Task 2 is marked? What is the difference between a Band 5 and a Band 8 answer? This article breaks down the marking criteria and explains it in simple language so you can give the IELTS examiners exactly what they want.

→ How to Write a Conclusion
A good conclusion should be a summary of your main points. The conclusion is the last thing the examiner reads, and if you can write a good one, you will leave them with a very good impression.

→ Using Examples
Each of your supporting paragraphs should have a specific example that supports and illustrates your main point. This is an essential skill to learn if you want to get one of the higher band scores.

→ Cohesive Devices
Cohesive devices (sometimes called linking words) are one of the most misunderstood and misused elements of writing. Therefore, you must learn how to use them and when to use them.

→ The Danger of Synonyms
While synonyms are very important, they can also really reduce your mark if used incorrectly.

→ Paragraphing and Editing
This article will show you how to make your writing as clear and as easy to read as possible. It will also advise you on whether to use a pen or pencil.

→ IELTS Writing Task 2: 8 Steps to Success
Read this blog now to access our 61-page Task 2 strategy.

→ IELTS Writing Tips
I have compiled these tips after years of teaching IELTS, and all of them have been approved by IELTS examiners.

→ Coherence and Cohesion
This is a video lesson that shows you in practical terms how to improve your coherence and cohesion score.

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