1-Work on Reading
I have been an IELTS teacher in Pakistan for a long time and have noticed that most students struggle in IELTS writing because they lack reading skills.
When you are not a reader and have limited exposure to written English, you lack sentence variety, grammar and vocabulary.
If you are planning to take IELTS, I highly suggest that you set a daily reading goal to improve your English. However, do keep in mind that winning through reading is a long-term game and short-term wins should not be expected.
2. Plan Before You Write
Take a few minutes to outline your response before you begin writing. A well-structured answer helps maintain clarity and logic.
3. Use a Formal Tone
In the Academic Writing test, maintain a formal and objective tone. Avoid contractions, slang, and overly personal language.
4. Practice Time Management
You have 60 minutes to complete both tasks. Allocate about 20 minutes for Task 1 and 40 minutes for Task 2. Ensure you leave a few minutes to review your work.
5. Understand the Scoring Criteria
Task Achievement/Response
Coherence and Cohesion
IELTS Writing is assessed based on:
Lexical Resource (Vocabulary)
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
6. Get Feedback on Your Writing
Have your writing evaluated by an experienced IELTS tutor. We also provide these services.
7. Read Model Answers
Study high-scoring sample answers to understand the structure, vocabulary, and tone used by successful candidates.
8. Avoid Common Mistakes
Not addressing all parts of the question
Poor paragraph organization
Repeating the same vocabulary
Making grammatical errors
9. Stay Consistent and Confident
Improving your IELTS Writing score takes time and practice. Be consistent, track your progress, and stay confident in your abilities.
By implementing these strategies, you’ll be well on your way to achieving a higher IELTS Writing band score. Start practicing today and refine your writing skills for success!
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