IELTS Writing - A Good Introduction.

Like a good breakfast sets you up for the day, a good introduction sets you up for writing a great IELTS task 1 or 2 essay. Introductions also let your reader know that you mean business and have a plan.


Look at the IELTS task 2 questions below and match them to the introductions.



































I think the answers are quite easy to work out - so I won't tell you.

Think about how the introduction sets out the answer that will come in the rest of the essay. Also notice that the introductions 'paraphrase' the statement - you'll lose marks in your IELTS exam if you repeat the same words as the question.
  
For more help with your introductions, try:

 

 

 
 
   

IELTS writing task 1 - process writing

Process writing is something that comes up on task 1 from time to time and is fairly straightforward to do.

Keep the paragraphs simple and use structures you already know to make your writing sound more academic. Use the passive voice on this one - it will make you sound more academic.

Here's a quick worksheet to get you started.

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