IELTS

WRITING
CONTENTS

01 Overview

02 Academic Writing

03 General Writing

04 IELTS Writing Tips

 PART 01

IELTS WRITING
OVERVIEW
IELTS WRITING INFORMATION

IELTS Writing test

It is made to assess your writing skills and

techniques. There are two IELTS Writing
modules: Academic and General. If you plan to
study abroad, then you should take IELTS
Academic module. And if you wish to work
abroad, then you should take IELTS General
module.
 IELTS WRITING DURATION

Time 60 minutes
Sections 2

IELTS Writing test lasts 1 hour and consists of 2 parts: task 1

and task 2. Writing task 1 is different for Academic and General
IELTS, but Writing task 2 is the same for both modules.
 PART 02

ACADEMIC WRITING
 IELTS Academic Writing

IELTS Academic Writing module lasts 60 minutes and has 2 tasks,

which must both be completed. Although it is recommended to spend
approximately 20 minutes on task 1 and about 40 minutes on task 2,
you can divide your time between two sections the way you prefer.
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In this task you need to describe This task is the same for Academic
or summarize visualised data, and General modules.
such as graph, chart, table,
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diagram, process or scheme. You
should write an essay on a given
should write at least 150 words in topic, presenting your point of view
this task. and supporting it with relevant
arguments. You should write at least
250 words in this task.
IELTS Writing Task 1 sample (Academic):

The graph shows the information about the international conferences in

three capital cities in 1980 – 2010.

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The line graph compares three capital cities in terms of the number of
international conferences hosted between 1980 and 2010.

Overall, it is clear that the number of international conferences in City A and

City B declined over this period. In contrast, in City C, the number of such
conferences saw a rapid increase until the year 2000.

In 1980, there were 35 international conferences in City A, compared with 30 in

City B. Despite similar fluctuations, these figures then decreased overall, until,
in 2005, both cities hosted 27 conferences. By 2010, conferences in City B had
overtaken the number in City A, with 26 and 24 international conferences
respectively.

City C held no international conferences in 1980. However, it was the venue for
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20 conferences in 1990, and by the year 2000, this figure had risen
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 IELTS Writing Task 1 sample (Academic):

In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the
internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is this a positive or negative
development?

It is true that in contemporary life people in many parts of the world are able to do their
shopping, work and communicate with each other via the internet. In my opinion, while there are
clear positive aspects of this trend, there are also negative aspects of having less face-to-face
contact with other people.

On the one hand, the internet can be very handy in many ways. Many people use it to keep in
touch with friends and family, using Facebook, Skype or What’s App to send instant messages
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or to enjoy a quick chat. Many also use the internet for online shopping, thus saving time and
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people are working or even studying from home, at hours which suit their own schedules. Many
hours are saved each week by eliminating the daily commute and the stress of coping with the
rush hour.
On the other hand, as social beings, people need personal contacts.
Firstly, virtual friendships which are formed online may not be genuine.
The media carries many horror stories of youngsters who have fallen
prey to pedophiles, for example. Secondly, online shopping is not always
appropriate, depending on the item. It is best, for instance, to try on
clothes before buying, and while a bookworm can find almost any book
title that they want online, they will certainly miss browsing the shelves of
bookstores. Finally, personal interaction with work colleagues can
generate ideas and avoid misunderstandings.
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also aspects of face-to-face contact which it would be a shame to lose.

PART 03

GENERAL WRITING
 IELTS General Writing

IELTS General Writing module lasts 60 minutes and has 2 tasks, which must both be
completed. Although it is recommended to spend approximately 20 minutes on task 1
and about 40 minutes on task 2, you can divide your time between two sections the way
you prefer.

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 IELTS General Writing Task 1

In this task you are asked to write a letter concerning everyday situation that you
are likely to encounter while living in an English-speaking environment. For
example, a letter to an accommodation officer, your employer or a friend. The
letter may be personal, semi-formal or formal.

You are tested on your ability to:

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PART 04

IELTS WRITING TIPS

 IELTS Writing Tips
General Task 1

1. Read the prompt very carefully and think about who, what, how.

• Who you are writing to will determine your tone – formal or informal; your friend or
manager.
• What are you writing about – make sure you cover ALL three points in your letter.
• How - how do you start and end the letter; what expressions and language to use.

2. Spend 5 minutes to sketch your ideas and plan your writing.

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• Use mind
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• Write down only essential phrases/expressions. Do not waste time writing whole
sentences in your planning stage.
3. Write your answer for about 10 minutes and try not to stop.

• While you’re writing, if you get stuck, look back at your ideas.
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• Try to write neatly but if you need to cross out a section and start over, do not
worry too much about it.
• Do not count words. If you’ve practiced enough, you should have a clear idea of
how much to write to fulfil the minimum word count requirement.

4. Leave 5 minutes to read what you’ve written and correct Titleanytext mistakes that you
spot. This is a very important stage to spot easy mistakes and correct
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Academic Task 1

1. Look at the data you have to analyse carefully.

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• There is usually a comparison needed – concentrate on that.
• Do not pay too much attention to the details.
• Pay attention to the way the data is presented – numbers, percentages,
directions, etc.

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2. Follow stages 2, 3, and 4 from General Task 1 above.
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General/Academic Task 2

1. Read the essay question carefully and decide on the type of essay – opinion or
argumentative; one view or two views (agree/disagree)

Essays are usually semi-formal so no informal language and expressions.

2. Plan your ideas carefully

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• What is the main argument?
• How many examples do you need to provide?
• How many views do you need to present?
• Do you agree or disagree with the main statement. WHY?
• What are your supporting arguments for both views.
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3. Write your answer for about 30 minutes. See more tips from stage 3 of General
Task 1 above.

• Pay attention to the structure of the essay: introduction (2-3 sentences), body
(2-3 paragraphs), and conclusion (2-3 sentences).
Introduction – paraphrase the main argument and give your opinion.

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should start with a topic sentence which states the argument of
the paragraph.Then develop the argument providing supporting ideas. The
paragraphs should be linked through cohesive devices and there should be a flow
throughout the essay.

Conclusion – make sure you have a conclusion! Repeat and re-state the main
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4. Allow time (about 5 minutes) to read what you have written and correct simple
mistakes.
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