Mastering the IELTS Writing Test

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MASTERING THE
IELTS WRITING TEST
Touchstone has a global reputation of expertise
in IELTS programs and Study Visa services.
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Welcome to the
IELTS Writing Test Preparation
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Support and Guidance
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Importance of the Writing Test
Overview of the Writing Test structure
Thank You
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Key skills needed for success
Contact Us
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Test Structure
Understanding the IELTS Writing Test

• Two Tasks Task 1 and Task 2
• Task 1 150 words, 20 minutes
• Task 2 250 words, 40 minutes
• Total duration 60 minutes

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Task 1
Academic and General Training
Academic
Describing visual information (graphs, charts,
tables, etc.)
General Training
Writing a letter (formal, semi-formal, or
informal)
Assessing task achievement, coherence and
cohesion, lexical resource, and grammatical range
and accuracy
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Describing
Visual Information

• Types of visuals Line graphs, bar charts, pie
  charts, tables, processes, maps
• Key strategies Identifying main trends,
  comparing data, summarizing information
• Structure Introduction, overview, key features

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Task 1
General Training

• Types of letters Formal, semi-formal, informal
• Key strategies Identifying the purpose, using
  appropriate tone and language
• Structure Opening, body, closing

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Task 2
Essay Writing

• Types of essays Opinion, discussion,
  problem-solution, advantages-disadvantages

• Assessing task response, coherence and cohesion,
  lexical resource, and grammatical range and
  accuracy

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Key Strategies for
Task 2
Analyzing the question prompt
Planning your essay Brainstorming ideas and
organizing structure
Structure Introduction, body paragraphs,
conclusion
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Planning and
Time Management

• Allocating time 20 minutes for Task 1, 40
  minutes for Task 2
• Planning Spend 3-5 minutes planning each task
• Writing Spend most of your time writing
• Reviewing Save 2-3 minutes for reviewing and
  editing

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Improving
Grammatical Range and Accuracy

• Using a variety of sentence structures
• Avoiding common grammatical errors
• Practicing complex and compound sentences

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Support System

• Expert trainers and personalized coaching
• One-on-one feedback sessions
• Group discussions and peer learning
• Continuous assessment and progress tracking

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