Verb Tenses and IELTS Maps
Choose suitable verb tenses when describing past, present and proposed changes on IELTS maps.
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How to Write an Overview for IELTS Writing Task 1
In other words, a clear overview is absolutely essential if you want to score band 7 or higher.
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Taking Up A New Sport [Sample IELTS Letter]
In IELTS general writing task 1, you will be given a prompt.
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New Video: Articles and IELTS Writing Task 1
The rule is that when you mention something for the first time in a description of a map or process diagram, then logically you should say "a/an." Later, when you refer back to this thing, you should say "the."
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IELTS 17 Sample Answer: Industrial Area (Norbiton)
Also, IELTS candidates sometimes add their opinions here.
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Describing an IELTS Line Graph [An Annotated Sample Answer]
In task 1 of the IELTS writing test, you could be asked to describe a line graph.
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Sample IELTS Letter (English Lessons)
Write a letter to the director of the school.
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How to Describe a Graph
Note: This is a general guide to describing graphs.
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Present Perfect vs Past Perfect
If you want a full explanation of the present perfect tense, then read this article.
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Electricity Pie Chart [Sample IELTS Essay]
The pie charts below show the sources of energy used to generate electricity in the United States in 2021.
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STOP Using Vague Language for IELTS Writing Task 1
Essentially, vague language is language that is not specific.
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Process Diagram from IELTS 16 [Sugar Cane]
However, that does not mean it is easy to describe this diagram.
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Cambridge IELTS 16 – Sample Answers
One of the most common ways to prepare for IELTS is to use the Cambridge IELTS book series.
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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Types
For IELTS writing, you will have to do two different tasks, called task 1 and task 2.
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6 Free IELTS Writing Task 1 Video Lessons
People often fear map descriptions for task 1, but actually they are not that hard.
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How Many Types of IELTS Writing Task 1 Are There?
The other is related to what the letter requires you to write about, and this is harder to classify, but here are 12 common types:
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How to Describe Tables for IELTS Writing Task 1
In task 1 of the IELTS writing exam, you could be asked to describe line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, process diagrams, maps, or tables.
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How to Describe Pie Charts [IELTS Writing Task 1]
The whole purpose is to test your ability at writing concise and accurate descriptions.
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