IELTS writing module tips and types of questions


The writing module is one of the toughest module of IELTS. And in IELTS you need to clear every individual module with a specific number of score. A lot of students don’t know the way to score high in IELTS writing module. So here for your convenience, we are going to provide you the tips and best way to answer the questions of the IELTS academic writing task.

IELTS Writing Module Tips


International English Language Testing System

There are two types of IELTS examination academic IELTS and general IELTS. Where writing is one of the four modules in this exam. The minimum word limit for task 1 is 150 words and 250 words are required for task 2.


Academic writing:

Task 1:

Types of task 1:

  • Bar chart, pie chart, line graph, table, flow chart, process and a picture and a combination of more than one chart of different types. The graphs can be of the following types:
  • Line graph (generally used to show trend) 
  • Bar chart (generally used to show comparision) 
  • Pie chart (generally used to show contribution or sharing) 
  • Table (can be used to show any of the above mentioned function) 
  • Process, diagram and flow chart (generally shows the production and manufacturing of anything) 
  • Picture or map (generally show the transformations at a certain location with the help of two or more pictures)


Points to be followed:

Point 1: prep (3-4 minutes)

Have a look at the graph and note the kind of graph and try to understand the pattern of movement or shift of data.
For instance:- trend or comparison, contribution on or a combination of them. If they contain time or data or earlier year, then write your response in the past tense and if no particular time is given, your response should be in present tense.

Point 2:

Look at the most important or striking features of the graph and you can write some points or a sentence regarding that feature of the graph.

Point 3:

You should write some verbs and adverbs that can be used in the description of the graphs. It is very important for you to create such a list, so that you do not need to stop and think of synonym or a new word while you are writing the response.

Point 4:

Start writing the response (14-15 minutes) when you have already invested a few minutes and worked on the graph, you should not find any difficulty in writing the response while writing, you should also keep the word count in mind. You should count the number of words that you write for the first 2-3 lines and then take an average of the words written per line.

Point 5: (editing 2-3 minutes)

Check your response for any errors in spelling or grammar and you have described the data accurately.

Do’s and Dont’s:

Here we are going to provide you some key points about what to do and what not to do while answering the IELTS writing module task 1 question:

Do’s of writing task 1:

  • Use the appropriate words for the function expressed in the graph, i.e. For a graph that shows the trend, use the words that describe the trend.
  • Write complex sentences and try to write a variety of sentences.
  • Graph the information properly and combine them in proper sentence.
  • In line graph, cover the highest and lowest point.
  • In bar chart, cover the most significant and least significant.
  • In pie chart cover the field that contributes the most and the field that contributes the least.
  • In case of picture or map, you should include all important features and compare them.
  • You should use linking words and connectors to link your information logically. 

Don’t of writing task 1:

  • You must avoid details in process or picture.
  • Please so not copy the printed introduction that is given with task in the question paper.
  • Avoid repetition of words or verbs when you describe the graphs. You should use the synonyms of the words that you have used already in your response.
Read More: For IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample Question Answers Click Here.

Task 2:

In IELTS writing task 2 candidates are asked to write an essay of minimum 250 words in about 40 minutes. Candidates are given a statement and after reading statement. You should ensure that it may fall either of the all the categories:-

Different types of essays:

In IELTS writing module - task 2 you can be asked to write an essay from all these different types of essays.       

  • Agree and disagree 
  • Discussion 
  • Compare and contrast 
  • Causes and effects 
  • Problems, reasons and solutions 
  • Miscellaneous

Time management:

  • Essay planning 2-10 minutes
  • Writing 25-32 minutes
  • Editing 5 minutes


Organize ideas into separate paragraphs: you will lose points if you do not divide your essay into paragraphs.

Write in complete sentence:  make sure each sentence you write has an independent clause with a subject and verb. When you use complex or compound sentences use connectors. For example; religion in today’s world has become a puppet in the hands of politicians which helps them to exploit religious feeling.

Avoid repetition of words and ideas: your ideas should move from one to the next logically and you should show off your vocabulary.

Write full words: don’t use abbreviations in IELTS writing module.

Avoid slangs: present your ideas without using slang language.

Thoughtful and natural tone: academic formal writing has a very careful and thoughtful tone.

Avoid using personal words: personal words like; I, we, he, she, you, me should not be used as it makes academic writing informal.

Avoid apostrophe words: don’t use apostrophe words like can’t, don’t.

What is your perspective on the essay question:

Topic presentation + rephrasing

For example:

Q. Increasing the rates of petrol can reduce traffic problems. Discuss.

How to solve:

There is no denying the fact that inclining the prices of fuels can plunge traffic congestion. My perspective on this topic will be highlighted in the upcoming paragraphs.

Bp1+ Bp2 :- each body paragraph should present one main point.

Conclusion:

In IELTS writing module, the conclusion should be one or two sentences long. Simply conclude and extract main point from the passage and close your essay.

Read More: For IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Question Answers Click Here.

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