IELTS Writing Task 1 tips for IELTS candidates to perform well on the IELTS exam
- The maximum amount of time you have for completing this tasks is 20 minutes.
- Spend around 3 to 5 minutes planning your answer.
- Study the instructions carefully.
- You must be able to analyze the illustration.
- After analyzing the illustration, you should organize the information.
- You must come to a conclusion at the end of your essay or report.
- Finally, proofread what you have written.
Tips to consider while planning your essay
- Start your essay by giving general information about the illustration. For example, you can write: This graph is intended to illustrate different modes of transport used by commuters between the years 1960 and 2000.
- Know precisely what is necessary to complete the task.
- Brainstorm similar words from the topic so the subjects of your sentences can be written in your own words.
- In the exam, you can write notes on the illustration and in a clearly defined space on the front of your answer paper. Your notes should be in abbreviated forms in order to save time.
- Determine the time period so that the correct tense is used.
- Develop a general statement that gives an overall impression of the graph.
- Decide which significant details will be discussed to reflect the task requirement.
- Draw a relevant conclusion or summarize what you have written.
