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Introduction to visuals

In Task 1 of IELTS Writing you are asked to describe information that is presented in a visual format. In this post we’ll look at the different types of tasks you may encounter in Task 1. The information you need to describe can be shown in several different ways. This could involve graphs, charts or tables showing facts and figures, diagrams showing how something works, such as a natural or machine process, or maps showing a location. Types of visual information Line graphs A line graph visually represents change over time, usually with the dates or times on the horizontal axis and whatever unit is being measured, e.g. number, percentage, cost etc. on the vertical axis. Bar charts/graphs A

How IELTS is assessed

Now we will look in more detail at how these tasks are assessed and what you need to do well to get the IELTS band score you need. The IELTS Scale Each part of the IELTS Test is scored using a 9-band scale, ranging from Band 1, where a person only knows a few words in English, up to Band 9 for someone who has full command of the language. The band score that you need depends on what you are taking the test for. If you’re applying to an English-speaking university for an undergraduate degree programme, they will normally ask for a band score of between 6 and 7, although some courses can go as high as 7.5. Lower level courses or pre-university courses may ask for 5 or 5.5. Some professions als

IELTS Writing - the basics

There are two IELTS tests available – IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. In this course, we will be focusing on the IELTS Academic test. It measures whether your level of English is suitable for an academic environment, and is used by universities all over the world for entry to undergraduate and postgraduate level courses. If you’re planning to take the General Training test then the tasks will be different from those you see on this course, but there will still be lots of writing advice and practice that you will find useful. Task 2 contributes twice as much as Task 1 to your final Writing score. These tasks test your ability to do various things including: Describing facts and fig

Prepare for IELTS effectively during quarantine

Are you finding it difficult to stay motivated in studying for IELTS? Do you sometimes lack self-discipline? One really good way to stay on track is working with others in a study group. A study group is a group of people who meet regularly, to encourage and support each other. This may be particularly helpful if you are easily distracted or if you don’t enjoy working on your own. There are a few things to consider when organising an IELTS study group: Make sure the group is relatively small, so meetings are easy to organise and each member gets plenty of time to contribute. Make sure you have a suitable online space to meet (Zoom is a great option). Agree on the length of the session in adv