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IELTS Writing Task 2: How to write a good conclusion(IDP)

The conclusion is an important part of your IELTS Writing Task 2 response. A good conclusion is not just a summary of information presented in your essay, but also helps emphasise the importance of the main points or opinions in your essay and gives the reader a sense of closure. When writing a conclusion (closing paragraph) in Writing Task 2, there are a few things that you should do (or avoid) in order to make your conclusion a more effective one. Knowing what to include or avoid in your closing paragraph can help you get a higher band score in IELTS Writing. So, let’s look at some tips you can practice and implement in your response.   Tip 1: Refer back to your introductory paragraph You may want to think of your introduction and conclusion as two pieces of the same puzzle because they should be closely linked. Make sure you:  Return to the idea(s) that you presented in your introduction   And add further...
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Referencing and Substitution in IELTS Writing(IDP)

  Find out how to improve your coherence and cohesion. This article provides tips on how to use referencing and substitution in your IELTS Writing to avoid repetition. Try our practice activity at the end to test your skills. A quick look at coherence and cohesion When giving you a score for coherence and cohesion, examiners will focus on how your text is put together. While a   coherent   text is logical and easy to follow, a   cohesive   text shows information that has been effectively organised. This is achieved by using appropriate paragraphing, linkers, as well as referencing and substitution to avoid repetition. So what exactly is referencing? Referencing is when you refer to something that you previously mentioned in your writing without repeating the same words. Here is one way you can reference:  by using pronouns ( this, these, they, them, it   etc)   Example:   “Technology addiction is a real problem in modern society, not just for...
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Enhancing IELTS essays with impactful examples(IDP)

  When developing your essay in your IELTS Writing test, it is a good idea to support your ideas and arguments with examples.  But what is a good way to do this?  Let’s have a look at some suggestions and things to avoid when making an example.  Linking Device It is always a good idea to mark your example with a linking device.  This makes it easier to identify the example you have provided, so the examiner knows you are supporting your idea.  Here are some you can consider when starting a sentence:  For example, …   For instance, …   To illustrate, …   This can be instanced by …   As an illustration, …     Note that ‘e.g.’ is an abbreviation of ‘for example’, however the advantage of using ‘for example’ is that it is counted as two words.  Also, a linking device can be used mid-sentence instead of at the beginning.  Here are some alternatives to consider:  … in many academic institutions,  such as ...
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IELS Body Paragraphs- according to IDP

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  IELTS Writing Task 2: How to Write Good Body Paragraphs Whether you're taking the IELTS Academic or General Training Writing test, body paragraphs are an important part of Writing Task 2 structure. Read on for our tops tips on how to write the middle section of your IELTS essay. ELTS Writing Task 2: How to Write Good Body Paragraphs Body paragraphs are the main section of your essay where you develop and explain your key ideas in IELTS Writing Task 2.  For an essay length of at least 250 words, it is common to include 2 or 3 body paragraphs as a way of covering all parts of the question prompt.    Why is IELTS body paragraph structure important? When looking at the   IELTS Writing test marking criteria for Task 2, you will see that being able to extend and support your ideas is a key feature of Task Response, which is worth 25% of your band score.    As for the   Coherence and Cohesion criteria, the upper bands require body paragraphs ...
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