Writing Task 1 Quickly

Timing and Word Count

You should spend 20 minutes doing IELTS Writing Task 1.

You must write 150 words or more.

You need to describe a graph, chart, table, diagram, layout or map.

The good news is that you can quickly learn how to write a Task 1 essay.

I’ll make sure you know exactly what to do in the exam.

We’ll work on these areas:

• How to structure a good Task 1

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• How to decide what information to include in your

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• The words, phrases and grammatical structures for describing graphs, charts, tables, diagrams.

By using the right techniques, you can write the kind of essay that examiners like.

Structure

My IELTS Writing Task 1 essays I recommend following a “general to specific” structure.

• The introduction is the most general part of the essay; it simply tells the reader what the graph is about.

• Then I write a paragraph about the main points or a general trend. This is the overview.

• Finally, I write 2 paragraphs describing specific facts or figures.

• I don’t write a conclusion because I have already summarised the information in the overview.

Look at the graph below.

First, make sure you understand it.

Then look for a general trend.

Finally, select specific points on the graph to describe in detail.

This lesson and approach was used in my classes recently.

You can use tips and information on this website to help make it easier to obtain a higher score.

Remember you still need to work at learning the language to be successful.

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Good Luck

Jonathan

I’m Jonathan

I’ve taught IELTS and University English in more than a dozen universities and schools around the world.

I’m a parent, traveller and passionate about language teaching and helping students achieve their dreams.

Whilst living in Austria or working in Asia, I run IELTS courses to help students get to where they want to be.

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