IELTS Writing Section (General Training) - How To Achieve A Target 8 Score!

IELTS Writing Section

(General Training)

How To Achieve A Target 8 Score!

By Tim Dickeson

Copyright© by Tim Dickeson 2014

Published by Sanbrook Publishing

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ISBN: 9781311035851

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Table of Contents

Who This Book Is For

Module 1 – IELTS Outline

What Is The IELTS?

The Two Test Modes (Academic / General Training)

Scoring Structure – How IELTS Will Score You

Module 2 – IELTS Writing Section Overview

What Is The Writing Section?

What Is The Answer Format?

Writing Section – Difference Between The Two Test Modes

Writing Section – General Training Test Mode

Writing Section – Academic Writing Test Mode

Module 3 – Writing Task 1

Unit 1 – Writing Task 1 Introduction

Unit 2 – Developing A System For Your Letter

Unit 3 – How To Identify The Level Of Formality

Unit 4 – Important Expression To Use For Each Level Of Formality

Unit 5 – The Process For Planning And Writing A High Scoring Letter

Module 4 – How To Structure A High Scoring Letter (Task 1)

Unit 1 – Addressing: How To Address The Letter Correctly

Unit 2 – Introductory Paragraph: How To Write High Scoring Introductory Paragraph

Unit 3 – Middle Paragraph: How To Write A High Scoring Middle Paragraph

Unit 4 – Closing Paragraph: How To Write A High Scoring Closing Paragraph

Unit 5 – Sign-Off: How To Sign-Off Your Letter Correctly

Module 5 – Writing Task 2

Unit 1 – Writing Task 2 Introduction

Unit 2 – Developing A System For Your Essay

Unit 3 – How To Identify The Different Question Types

Unit 4 – Essay Structures To Use for Each Question Type

Unit 5 – The Process For Planning And Writing A High Scoring Essay

Module 6 – How To Structure A High Scoring Essay (Task 2)

Unit 1 – How To Write A High Scoring