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What is IELTS Writing?
In IELTS academic writing you will write two essays. The first TASKS , called task 1, will require you to write a 150 word essay that describes a graph, chart, or map. In the second essay, called task 2, you will need to write a 250 word essay responding to a question.
Difference between IELTS General and IELTS Academic WRITING
TASK ONE
In writing task 1, academic you will describe a table, line graph, bar chart, pie chart, process diagram, or map. You must write 150 words minimum.
TASK ONE
In GT Part1, you write a letter in a personal, formal or semi-formal style. You must write at least 150 words, and 20 minutes is the recommended time for this.
TASK TWO
In writing task 2 you will write a response to a question about a general topic. You must write 250 words minimum.
TASK 2
In GT Part 2, you have to write an essay in a formal style, roughly similar to the IELTS Academic Writing Test Part 2. You must write at least 250 words, and 40 minutes is the recommended time for this.
IELTS ACADEMIC
Task one Question Types
You are given a visual presentation which can be in form of a graph, diagram, bar chart, table, map or a process. You must write a report explaining the main features of the figure and make comparisons where relevant. You must not include any personal opinion while you are explaining the figure. You just need to describe and report what you are given.
BAR CHART
Various information may be presented on one vertical or horizontal chart.
LINE GRAPH
Various information may be presented on one vertical or horizontal chart.
TABLE
A table could include one or multiple topics.
PIE CHART
The pie chart is usually divided into many parts and each part represents statistic (in percentage) for a factor.
MAP
You are asked to illustrate a map of a random place, usually in present.In detail, you will be given two maps about the same place but maybe in two different timelines.
PROCCESS
You are asked to mention all the steps or phases in order without missing one, the steps will be displayed using arrows
IELTS GENERAL
Task one Question Types
Although writing a short letter may seem quite simple, the test requires you to think very carefully about the recipient (the person reading the letter) the content (the ideas and details you create) and the style of the writing.
FORMAL
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job. Write to your manager.
INFORMAL
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write to this friend.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA OF IELTS WRITING TASKS
Your answer will be marked based on four criteria above so try to swot up on it and optimize your talent while taking the test. Another thing for you to do better is to be aware of all the types of questions you may see in the exam as to figure out how do deal with them.
Most Common Mistakes in IELTS Writing Task II
Using contractions
Using contractions (for example ‘I don’t think’ or ‘We can’t say’ ) instead of the full form (‘I do not think’ or ‘we cannot say.’) Never use contractions in academic writing.
Writing too few words.
If you write much less than the required word count, the examiner has to reduce your score, even if your essay is good quality. You should count the number of words in your essay after each paragraph and keep a continuous total; this way, you can be sure of reaching at least 250 words in 40 minutes.
Check your work
Check your work. Do you have any particular mistakes that you often tend to make, e.g. leaving out articles? Know your own typical mistakes and check your work carefully for them
Having handwriting that is difficult to read
IELTS is still a handwritten exam, and the examiners will not spend time trying to understand your writing. You must make sure that your handwriting can be read quickly. You should focus on writing clearly when you do your practice essays. Ask friends or other students to give you an honest opinion about whether your writing is easy to read.
Using informal words
For example ‘a nice idea’ or ‘a silly thing to do’ instead of academic words (for example ‘a positive idea’ or ‘a regrettable thing to do.’ Remember that academic vocabulary is different from the language you would use in English when talking to friends.
Not following the basic structures
The examiners want to see a clear, well-structured essay that is easy to read.