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  IELTS Writing Task 2: How to write a good introduction Introductions are an important part of a Writing Task 2 essay. They let your examiner know what to expect from your essay. That’s why we have put together a quick list of tips you can use to write an effective introduction for Writing Task 2. An introduction is important to the essay because it creates an initial impression in terms of the quality of your writing. A clear, well-organised and relevant introduction will most certainly create a positive first impression on the examiner. So, what makes up an effective introduction? Let’s take a look.   Tip 1: Stop to read and analyse the question In Writing Task 2, you need to address all the parts of the question or task in a relevant way. Because your introduction is the first step towards achieving this goal, you need to introduce your answer to all the different parts of the question. This is why it is impo...

  IELTS Writing Task 2: 8 steps towards a band 8 In IELTS Writing Task 2, you will need to write an essay. Let our IELTS Experts walk you through 8 steps that can help you get a band 8. Take a closer look at the assessment criteria, how to structure your essay and common mistakes to avoid. To achieve a band 8 in IELTS  Writing Task 2 , you will need to produce an essay that contains all the positive features contained in the band 8 writing assessment criteria. Let's take a look at these in the table below.   Task response sufficiently addresses all parts of the task presents a well-developed response to the question with relevant, extended and supported ideas Coherence and cohesion sequences information and ideas logically manages all aspects of cohesion well uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately Lexical resource uses a wide range of vocabulary fluently and flexibly to convey precise meanings skil...