GENERAL WRITING ADVICE

The two writing tasks in the IELTS test are different in many ways and as such should be prepared for and practiced differently. The Study Guide for 404 Essential Test for IELTS looks at the steps involved in the writing process for both tasks using concrete examples and sample answers. It includes guidelines that IELTS candidates can use to frame answers in suitable structures.

IMMERSION IDEAS:

1. Do at least one piece of writing per week in examination-mode - start immediately and use the practice exercises given in 202 Useful Exercises for IELTS.

    Always be mindful of the time limits.

    Don't use a dictionary as you practice your writing - you can't use one in the test.

2. Become knowledgeable about the probable topics you will be asked to write about - particularly in task 2.

    Discuss them in English with friends and build your vocabulary regarding these topics.

3. Familiarize yourself with different sentence structures; the passive voice and words (in particular, verbs and adverbs) that will aid you in completing the task.

4. For Task 1, find websites that give you statistical information, and try to interpret that information.

www.forbes.com  www.rn.organbanks.com  www.un.org