Master IELTS Writing Band 9.0 Essays © Includes FREE Online IELTS Writing Course + Band 9 Essay Templates Preparation Book + Video Course for IELTS Essay Academic Writing + General Writing Task 2 IELTS Writing Series © By Marc Roche & IELTS Writing Consultants Copyright © 2021 Marc Roche and IELTS Writing Consultants www.com No part of this IELTS book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, or by any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of very brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. IELTS is a registered trademark of the University of Cambridge ESOL, the British Council, and IDP Education Australia. ABOUT THE AUTHOR ABOUT THIS BOOK MORE BOOKS & COURSES BY MARC ROCHE! FREE IELTS WRITING COURSE INTRODUCTION IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING OVERVIEW IELTS GENERAL WRITING OVERVIEW ABOUT IELTS WRITING TASK 2 HOW MANY WORDS SHOULD I WRITE IN MY IELTS ESSAY? SENTENCE STRUCTURES PARAGRAPH STRUCTURES UNDERSTANDING THE TOPIC AND THE TASK THE BEGINNING OF THE ESSAY EXPRESSING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TOPIC EFFICIENCY SHOWING BALANCE IN YOUR ESSAY FOCUS ON THE TOPIC AND THE TASK COMMON MISTAKES IN THE IELTS ESSAY HOW TO EVALUATE YOUR IELTS WRITING BRAINSTORMING AND PLANNING RECAP THE FIVE MAIN TYPES OF IELTS ESSAY OPINION ESSAYS TWO TYPES OF OPINION ESSAY QUESTION: HOW TO AGREE 100% WITH ONE SIDE HOW TO GIVE A BALANCED OPINION ESSAY (TAKING IDEAS FROM BOTH SIDES) ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES ESSAY PROBLEM & SOLUTION ESSAY DISCUSSION ESSAY TWO-PART ESSAY QUESTION USEFUL PHRASES EXPRESSING VIEWS REFUTING AN ARGUMENT PROVIDING SUPPORT DEFINING AND EXPLAINING USE THESE CAREFULLY USE MODERATELY OTHER USEFUL PHRASES INTRODUCING A FALSE ARGUMENT DESTROYING A FALSE ARGUMENT SUGGESTING A CORRECT ARGUMENT PRIVATE IELTS WRITING ADVANCED: BAND 9 COURSE FREE IELTS WRITING COURSE: ADVANCED WRITING (FOUNDATION LEVEL FOR IELTS) About the Author Marc Roche Marc is originally from the UK and currently lives in Spain. He is a father, teacher, trainer, writer, and entrepreneur.
He has collaborated with organizations such as the British Council, IDP, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), and the University of Technology Sydney, among others. Marc has also worked as a corporate trainer with multinationals such as Nike and GlaxoSmithKline. When he is not taking care of his son, writing books, or working on his businesses, Marc likes to practice martial arts, socialize, spend time with friends and family, and watch football. Learn more about Marc at amazon.com/author/marcroche FACEBOOK: https://www.com/MarcRocheIELTS About This Book “This book is your map to success in the IELTS Writing test.” TYPES OF IELTS ESSAY COVERED IN THIS BOOK: 1.
Advantages & Disadvantages Essay 3. Problem & Solution Essay 4. Two-part Essay Question ABOUT THE BOOK + FREE COURSE Master IELTS Writing Band 9.0 Essays© is a fully comprehensive self-study IELTS Academic Writing and IELTS General Writing course for candidates who need to get the highest band scores in the IELTS exam (Bands 7. This IELTS Writing book includes Band 9 Essay Templates, practice exercises, language, and strategy tips for ALL types of IELTS Essay, as well as a FREE Online IELTS Writing Course for highly motivated candidates who wish to maximize their preparation.
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IELTS Academic Writing & IELTS Writing General Training Students are guided step-by-step through the process of writing for the IELTS Academic test with exercises, secret tactics, explanations, and examples for: Opinion Essay (Agree or Disagree) Advantages & Disadvantages Essay Problem & Solution Essay Discussion Essay Two-part Essay Question WHAT YOU WILL GET FROM THIS BOOK: Learn how to structure and organize all types of IELTS Academic and General essays. Quickly develop fluency and confidence in producing proficient IELTS Band 9 essays under exam conditions! Get specialized IELTS writing skills with exercises and exam secrets. Learn how to apply a wide range of tools in your responses. The chapters, expert tricks, and exercises inside this book, if followed correctly, will help you reach a Band 9.0 in the writing test.
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IELTS General Writing Overview Length: 60 minutes General Writing Test Source: IELTS.org TIP: The exam says to write a 'minimum of 150/250 words but don't write much more. Aim for 10 or 20 words more at the most. About IELTS Writing Task 2 The Writing component of IELTS Academic and IELTS General has two tasks. This book will only focus on Task 2, which is the essay.
Task 2 is exactly the same in both the Academic exam and the General exam. You will need to write an essay in response to an opinion, an argument, or a problem. Your essay must be written in formal English. How Many Words Should I Write in My IELTS Essay? In task 2, you should write at least 250 words You should spend 40 minutes on it Two Common Problems in the Exam… Problem 1- NOT ENOUGH Words: Less than 250 words MIGHT lower your score (you might not explain your ideas very well).
Problem 2- TOO MANY Words: You might be using too many words. You might be trying to express too much information. This means: You might run out of time during the exam. The longer your essay is, the more probability you have of making grammar and vocabulary mistakes.
If you write too many words in Task 2, you will have less time to complete task 1. Sentence Structures “The English language is an arsenal of weapons. If you are going to brandish them without checking to see whether or not they are loaded, you must expect to have them explode in your face from time to time.” ~ Stephen Fry Every sentence has its own purpose. Treat each sentence like GOLD: there should be no useless sentences in your essay Plan your sentences: you need to make sure every piece of your essay fits together Be concise: don’t fall into the trap of trying to make every sentence longer and more complicated just to fill space.
Write your essay like a human being is going to read it! Paragraph Structures A paragraph normally has three parts: 1. One sentence to introduce the general topic we will write about in the paragraph (you also normally need to link the first sentence to the previous paragraph). Two or three sentences that develop the topic in more detail. In the IELTS exam, you usually need to include evidence, examples, and details about the topic or argument.
A concluding sentence that either finishes the topic (or links it to the next paragraph). Understanding the Topic and the Task Make sure you understand what the topic or subject of questions is. Underline the keywords if necessary. Read the questions carefully to identify exactly what you need to.
Focus on the question itself, not on what you want to write about. There usually are three ways the essay can be presented in the exam. Let’s take the example of space exploration: Type 1: Two opposite views to discuss: “Some people believe that more funds should be invested in space exploration, as it is a vital form of investigation for the future of humanity. In contrast, others believe it is a waste of vital funding that could otherwise be used towards more essential projects here on earth.
“ Type 2: “Two opposite views to discuss using the word should in the instruction. “Should more money be invested into space exploration, or should it be used towards more important projects here on earth?” Type 3: A statement to discuss: “Paying for space exploration is a waste of vital funding which could otherwise be used towards more important projects here on earth.” The Beginning of the Essay To get the highest grades in the IELTS exam, the essay has to introduce the topic, so you must begin with a relatively general statement. However, the trick is not to over-generalise; otherwise, the statement becomes meaningless and can be annoying to read. For example, the following first sentence from an essay is meaningless, and the structure used is not appropriate.
There are those who argue that water is necessary for human life, and therefore water shortage is one of the most important problems in the world. Comments Water is vital to human life, and this is an absolute fact, not something that people can argue about. The student wanted to use ‘There are those who argue that,’ but this structure is wrong for the meaning of the sentence. The statement is also too general, and it is not clear what this essay is about.
Possible improvement Water shortages affect millions of people worldwide each year, and there is evidence that suggests that they are becoming increasingly difficult to tackle due to climate change. In the comments section above, you will see that it is a bad idea to memorize words or structures (‘There are those who argue that,’ ‘nobody would dispute the fact that…’ etc.) to insert your ideas into. As discussed in previous chapters, each sentence and paragraph are like a house that needs logical, solid foundations before you decorate it. It is better to start with your ideas and then think about how you can express them best.
Connecting Paragraphs to Each Other When you start a new paragraph, you tell the reader that the previous point is finished, and you are creating something new. Nevertheless, this new paragraph is not disconnected from the previous one, and you need to communicate to the reader what the connection is. For instance, if you start with However, there are those who argue that violence is not something we learn from television and computer games. then the structure you have used signals to the reader that you are discussing a different argument (‘However,’) which contradicts the previous ideas, and ‘there are those who argue that.’, which is expressed by other people, not you.
You have communicated a lot of information to the reader with only seven words (However, there are those who argue that…). This is one of the definitions of good writing. Effective, while using as few words as possible to maintain clarity. “Another argument is that….