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Few points to improve your formal writing pattern
  • Avoid using short forms like govt. for government, pvt. for private and no. for number
  • Take care of necessary punctuation, if it requires to take a short pause in writing and connectors like, however, moreover, first etc are need to be segregated then we use comma p(,).
  • If demand of the sentence is to take a long pause then we put semi colon (;).
  • Avoid using slangs like chicks for girls and dude for a boy.
  • We do not use informal language as well as contractions in IELTS writing exam like don’t for do not and can’t for cannot.
  • Concentrate on hyphenated words. For example, words like well, self and co generally attract a hyphen.
  • In IELTS writing exam there is no scope for spelling errors. With every spelling error you lose your marks. Don’t forget to check your spellings carefully while revising your essay.
  • Variety of words. In IELTS writing variety of words plays a very important role as it helps you to rewrite your ideas without repetition.
  • Sentence structure: – A good sentence structure is a key to get good score in IELTS writing. Use a wide range of grammatical structures such as Active, Passive, Complex verbs structure.
  • Grammatical accuracy: – A good command of grammar helps you to have more grammatically accurate sentences.

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IELTS academic writing task 2 tips

IELTS academic writing task 2 tips: How to improve your score

In this task, both General Training and Academic students are expected to write an essay on a given topic. The following table gives an overview of the don’ts and do’s of writing task 2.

Don’ts Do’s
Copy the given introduction Rewrite the introduction of the essay in your own language.
Poor task response

Poor understanding of the question and irrelevant information

 Good task response

Understand the question, plan your essay and include relevant information.
Telling stories about your personal life, friends or family. Give more general examples to support your views.
Poor structure i.e. writing the whole essay in one or two paragraphs. Write in small paragraphs: Introduction, main body paragraphs and conclusion.
Illegible (difficult to read) handwriting. Write neatly.
Writing too few words. Count the number of words.

minimum 250 words
Writing too many words. Task 2: maximum 280-300 words
Using informal language. Use academic vocabulary.
Weak linking of ideas Use connectors to link your ideas.
Using contractions such as doesn’t, don’t and shouldn’t etc. Use full forms like does not, do not and should not etc.
Using jargons (special words and phrases that are used by particular groups of people, especially in their work) Make your ideas and examples accessible to a general reader. For example, if you are a mechanical engineer, do not use specialized terms of your field.

 

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IELTS Writing Topics # The Final Steps

In the last post of this series we talked about the most common posts that are asked in IELTS writing section. Once you are familiar with them, there is so much more that needs to be done. We have already talked about improving vocabulary based on the topics that have been given. This time we will have a look at the final steps to ensure you get the perfect band!

PRACTICE READING AND LISTENING

Practicing is the key to success in IELTS or for that matter anything in life. So, even if you can practice reading and listening, related to the given topics that we listed go ahead. Practice it all. May be you get ideas for the writing section. Either ways, what is the point of practicing something that is unlikely to come in the test.

When reading newspaper, look for the articles related to the given topics, highlight the good vocabulary that is being used in the article. Keep a note of these words and benefit from it.

If you like listening to radio or podcasts find topics related to the common topics.

STUDY THE COMMON TOPICS

The more in detail view you have of the given topics, easier it will be for you to write in context of the given topics. So, if you are practicing with a friend in skype, then search for these topics and then practice on them.  It will allow you to practice both the skills and learn about the crucial topics. This can even be a great help for you in the speaking test.

WHERE TO FOCUS?

Often times we get asked if studying only the given topics will help students get a good band in IELTS. Well, when you study everything there is much more that you can achieve. However, when you study in a more planned manner , you actually study smarter. This way there are more chances of you being successful in the test.

This surely does not mean that you should not read things that you are passionate about. There is no point in doing things only for a particular motive. Go ahead and read, listen and talk about the general topics or the ones that you like. The point is, practice more on the general topics. But, be sure to not leave the things that you love.

With this we have listed the topics that are common in IELTS writing section and what needs to be done to get a band 9 in IELTS. So, go ahead and practice more on these topics while maintaining a love for the things you like to read.

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OVERCOME ANXIETY WHILE SPEAKING

If English is a second language to you, you may feel anxious, especially when the person you are talking to is a native speaker. How to remove this anxiety speaking? But what is anxiety? The feelings that you get when your heart starts beating faster or you start to shake. You may feel nervous. This is anxiety. So, what should you do to get rid of this? Well, you can always follow the tips given below, but remember; just knowing what you should do is not enough. You need to actually inculcate them in your daily life to fight anxiety.

1.Breathe-:Take a deep breath whenever you feel anxious. There are times when you are surrounded by people and you won’t like to do it. But, even in those times, try taking deep breathe; just make sure they don’t see you doing this. The heart that is beating fast calms down when you breathe. So, breathe when you feel anxious.
2.Walk-: Whenever you feel anxious, may be before a presentation or a meeting, take small walk. May be around your room. It can actually calm you down. By walking I don’t mean that you need to take hours of walk just to improve your speaking.

3.Automate language-: You must have heard the old adage,” practice makes perfect”. Automate language means exactly that. When you practice something again and again, your brain starts doing it automatically for you. So, practice English. Practice the expressions, practice more till you start doing it automatically.

4.You need not to be perfect-: When you hear a native speaker, some of you may say wow, they speak so well. But the fact is they make a lot of mistakes. Mistakes in terms of grammar or vocabulary. No one is there to judge you harshly. It is okay to make mistakes as long as you are ready to rectify them or learn from them. Remember, you cannot be perfect on day 1.
5.Mantras-: Mantras are the words you say to yourself. For example, you could have a mantra like;” I am a good speaker”. So whenever you make mistake, say it to yourself. Repeat it again. Language is a powerful tool. You become what you say to yourself, because after all that is what you think. Speak positive to you, even in the times of negativity. Speak positive. Keep the flame of hope burning.
Anxiety is just a problem, and like all other problems it also has a solution. Solve it and live your dream.

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