📝 IELTS Writing Tips

Task 1 (Academic: Report | General: Letter)

✔ Academic:

• Follow a clear structure: Introduction → Overview → Key Features.

• Avoid giving opinions; stick to facts.

• Use comparative language (e.g., “while X increased, Y decreased sharply”).

• Paraphrase the question in the introduction.

✔ General Training (Letter):

• Identify the tone (formal/semi-formal/informal).

• Structure: Purpose → Details → Request/Action.

• Use appropriate greetings & closings (e.g., “Dear Sir/Madam” → “Yours faithfully”).

Task 2 (Essay – Both Versions)

✔ Structure:

• Introduction: Paraphrase topic + state opinion.

• Body Paragraphs (2-3): Topic sentence → Explanation → Example.

• Conclusion: Restate main points without new ideas.

✔ Key Tips:

• Spend 20 mins on Task 1, 40 mins on Task 2 (Task 2 carries more marks).

• Aim for 250+ words (Task 2) and 150+ words (Task 1).

• Avoid informal language (e.g., “kids” → “children”).