{"id":2385,"date":"2022-09-23T16:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T11:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/?p=2385"},"modified":"2023-05-15T14:37:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T09:07:55","slug":"ielts-writing-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Best IELTS Writing Tips You Must Follow To Score 8 Bands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an exam that measures the test takers\u2019 speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills in the English language.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good band score in the IELTS exam shows that a test taker can easily survive in an English-speaking nation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides getting a good overall score, candidates must get a good band score in each exam module.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, I will provide the best IELTS writing tips you must follow to get a high band score in the IELTS exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IELTS writing is considered the most challenging module of the IELTS exam, and students sometimes fail to get a good score in IELTS writing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you learn some of the best IELTS writing tips, you must understand what IELTS writing is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#20-best-ielts-writing-tips\" title=\"20 Best IELTS Writing Tips\">20 Best IELTS Writing Tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#read-the-question\" title=\"Read The Question\">Read The Question<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#read-what-you-have-written\" title=\"Read What You Have Written\">Read What You Have Written<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#be-clear\" title=\"Be Clear\">Be Clear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#write-about-what-you-know\" title=\"Write About What You Know\">Write About What You Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#follow-the-standard-structure\" title=\"Follow The Standard Structure\">Follow The Standard Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#dont-write-too-many-words\" title=\"Don\u2019t Write Too Many Words\">Don\u2019t Write Too Many Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#choose-your-writing-style\" title=\"Choose Your Writing Style\">Choose Your Writing Style<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#dont-cram-model-answers\" title=\"Don\u2019t Cram Model Answers\">Don\u2019t Cram Model Answers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#dont-branch-off\" title=\"Don\u2019t Branch Off!\">Don\u2019t Branch Off!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#write-clearly-and-coherently\" title=\"Write Clearly And Coherently\">Write Clearly And Coherently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#correct-spellings\" title=\"Correct Spellings\">Correct Spellings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#do-not-get-confused-between-singular-and-plural-nouns\" title=\"Do Not Get Confused Between Singular And Plural Nouns\">Do Not Get Confused Between Singular And Plural Nouns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#keep-the-last-paragraph-for-a-valid-conclusion\" title=\"Keep The Last Paragraph For A Valid Conclusion\">Keep The Last Paragraph For A Valid Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#before-you-start-writing-always-take-5-minutes\" title=\"Before You Start Writing, Always Take 5 Minutes&nbsp;\">Before You Start Writing, Always Take 5 Minutes&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#construct-grammatically-correct-sentences\" title=\"Construct Grammatically Correct Sentences\">Construct Grammatically Correct Sentences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#keep-an-eye-on-the-time\" title=\"Keep An Eye On The Time\">Keep An Eye On The Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#no-slang\" title=\"No Slang\">No Slang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#5-ws-and-1-h\" title=\"5 W\u2019s And 1 H&nbsp;\">5 W\u2019s And 1 H&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#avoid-repetition-and-embrace-punctuation\" title=\"Avoid Repetition And Embrace Punctuation&nbsp;\">Avoid Repetition And Embrace Punctuation&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#answer-all-the-questions-asked\" title=\"Answer All The Questions Asked\">Answer All The Questions Asked<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#common-mistakes-students-make-in-ielts-writing\" title=\"Common Mistakes Students Make In IELTS Writing\">Common Mistakes Students Make In IELTS Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#best-books-for-ielts-writing-preparation\" title=\"Best Books For IELTS Writing Preparation\">Best Books For IELTS Writing Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#faqs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#which-section-of-ielts-is-toughest\" title=\"Which section of IELTS is toughest?\">Which section of IELTS is toughest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/#is-ielts-very-difficult\" title=\"Is IELTS very difficult?\">Is IELTS very difficult?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-ielts-writing\"><\/span><strong>What Is IELTS Writing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IELTS writing is a module in the IELTS exam that measures how well you can write the English language. There are two tasks in the IELTS exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IELTS writing task 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS writing task 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IELTS writing task 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to write a minimum of 150 words in this writing task. The IELTS writing task 1 is different for both types of IELTS exams (IELTS Academics and IELTS General Training).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For IELTS Academics, the test takers have to describe the information they can see in the image (graph\/ table\/ chart\/ diagram) given to them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For IELTS General training, the test takers are asked to write a letter (formal\/semi-formal\/ informal).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should not spend more than 15 to 20 minutes on IELTS writing task 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IELTS writing task 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidates must write a minimum of 250 words for this task. For both types of IELTS exams, this question is the same. In this, you will be asked a general question, and you have to answer that question according to your knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will have 60 minutes for both questions in IELTS writing, and don\u2019t spend more than 35 to 40 minutes for IELTS writing task 2.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s shift to IELTS writing tips when you understand everything about IELTS writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, read \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/tips-for-ielts-speaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best 17 Tips For IELTS Speaking To Get 8+ Band Score<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20-best-ielts-writing-tips\"><\/span><strong>20 Best IELTS Writing Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the top 20 IELTS writing tips that students must follow to get a good band score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read the question<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read what you have written<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be clear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write about what you know<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the standard structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t write too many words<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your writing style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t Cram model answers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t branch off!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write clearly and coherently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct spellings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not get confused between singular and plural nouns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the last paragraph for a valid conclusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before you start writing, always take 5 minutes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construct Grammatically Correct Sentences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep an eye on the Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No slang<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 W\u2019s and 1 H&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid repetition and embrace punctuation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answer all the questions asked<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Best-IELTS-Writing-Tips-819x1024.webp\" alt=\"Best IELTS Writing Tips\" class=\"wp-image-6779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Best-IELTS-Writing-Tips-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Best-IELTS-Writing-Tips-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Best-IELTS-Writing-Tips-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Best-IELTS-Writing-Tips.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Best IELTS Writing Tips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"read-the-question\"><\/span><strong>Read The Question<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a good score, you must first understand what the question wants you to perform. That is why you always read your question carefully and answer all the topics you\u2019ve been asked to cover. For example,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Government should pay parents of very young children to allow one parent to stay at home and care for the child.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Why do you think this policy is good, and why do you think it is bad? Provide examples from your own experience or knowledge to support your answer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this above question, you are asked to do 2 things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write the pros &amp; cons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give examples<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"read-what-you-have-written\"><\/span><strong>Read What You Have Written<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the main IELTS writing tip. Before you begin the next paragraph, go back and read the one you just finished. You could believe it\u2019s a waste of time. If that\u2019s the case, you\u2019d be wrong. It\u2019s critical to connect your paragraphs, and what better method to do it than to read what you\u2019ve written?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"be-clear\"><\/span><strong>Be Clear<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best helpful tip is to pick your best concept and write about it. That means you shouldn\u2019t write everything you know; leave some thoughts out. Don\u2019t worry if it\u2019s not your best explanation; instead, focus on whether it\u2019s the clearest. It is the second IELTS writing tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"write-about-what-you-know\"><\/span><strong>Write About What You Know<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The quality of your English is being assessed, not the quality of your ideas. As a result, you shouldn\u2019t be worried about obtaining the \u201ccorrect answer.\u201d You\u2019ll need a simple concept that you can explain and justify. It is the third IELTS writing tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"follow-the-standard-structure\"><\/span><strong>Follow The Standard Structure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should follow the conventional format to gain the most points. Task 1 of the IELTS writing exam should be written as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Introduction:<\/strong> describe what your graph shows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overview:<\/strong> main state trends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specific details:<\/strong> Provide data, and describe specific changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is an example of a great backbone for an IELTS Writing Task 2 answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Introduction:<\/strong> re-examine the topic and express your view<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Body paragraphs:<\/strong> Each one should have a main idea, which should be mentioned in the first sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> Simply restate your opinion from the beginning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dont-write-too-many-words\"><\/span><strong>Don\u2019t Write Too Many Words<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing more than 300 words in Task 2 and more than 200 words in Task 1 is a bad idea. To begin with, it is difficult for the examiner to read large essays, therefore, your work will be examined less carefully. Second, you\u2019re more likely to make mistakes and have less time to double-check what you\u2019ve written. It is the fifth IELTS writing tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"choose-your-writing-style\"><\/span><strong>Choose Your Writing Style<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In academic writing or an essay, never use informal language. You may be asked to write an informal letter just in general module task 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dont-cram-model-answers\"><\/span><strong>Don\u2019t Cram Model Answers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t memorize model answers; you\u2019ll get fewer points for this type of essay. There\u2019s a slim chance you\u2019ll get an essay exactly like the one you learned. And straying from the topic will result in a bad grade. Instead, focus on mastering the advanced language to include it in your answer. This way, you\u2019ll be able to use various words and phrases in different writings and show your extensive vocabulary. It is the seventh IELTS writing tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dont-branch-off\"><\/span><strong>Don\u2019t Branch Off!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Only write in accordance with the theme. Don\u2019t include any information that isn\u2019t relevant. Even if you write a well-styled answer, if you wander from the subject, you\u2019ll get a considerably lower mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"write-clearly-and-coherently\"><\/span><strong>Write Clearly And Coherently<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid being redundant by not repeating yourself with various words. Also, in Writing Task 2, ensure each paragraph includes a central idea. It is critical for IELTS Writing that each paragraph of your essay be well defined and includes its own major idea. This basic step ensures that your article is neat and well-organized. It is the ninth IELTS writing tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Best-IELTS-Writing-Tips-1-819x1024.webp\" alt=\"Best IELTS Writing Tips\" class=\"wp-image-6778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Best-IELTS-Writing-Tips-1-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Best-IELTS-Writing-Tips-1-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Best-IELTS-Writing-Tips-1-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Best-IELTS-Writing-Tips-1.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Best IELTS Writing Tips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"correct-spellings\"><\/span><strong>Correct Spellings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that spelling is everything. In the IELTS exam, standard American, British, and Australian spellings are all allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-not-get-confused-between-singular-and-plural-nouns\"><\/span><strong>Do Not Get Confused Between Singular And Plural Nouns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s essential to identify between singular and plural nouns. Always double-check your answers to avoid making this common mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"keep-the-last-paragraph-for-a-valid-conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Keep The Last Paragraph For A Valid Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep the last paragraph of your essay for a valid conclusion to all of the points you\u2019ve made in the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"before-you-start-writing-always-take-5-minutes\"><\/span><strong>Before You Start Writing, Always Take 5 Minutes&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Task 2 gives you <strong>40 minutes <\/strong>to complete your essay. Always set aside five minutes to plan your answer before you begin writing and another five minutes to check for mistakes at the end. It is the fourteen IELTS writing tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"construct-grammatically-correct-sentences\"><\/span><strong>Construct Grammatically Correct Sentences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important aspects that most exam takers failed to do was generate grammatically correct sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is critical to write grammatically correct sentences in IELTS writing since it makes a significant impact in both writing and speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, they will assist you in appropriately constructing sentences, showing to the examiner that you are more knowledgeable. It is the fifteen IELTS writing tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"keep-an-eye-on-the-time\"><\/span><strong>Keep An Eye On The Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important aspects of the IELTS (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_English_Language_Testing_System\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">International English Language Testing System<\/a>) writing test is time management. It is critical to maintain track of time during the writing test. Furthermore, an hour is hardly a long time to complete two things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t know the answer, don\u2019t spend too much time on any question. Leave that one behind and move on. Finally, as you check the answers, try to answer the questions you left unanswered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice that the subject text is unfamiliar to you, remain cool; the text contains all-important answers. It is the sixteen IELTS writing tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"no-slang\"><\/span><strong>No Slang<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IELTS tests determine whether a learner is using English correctly. In writing essays, bad words or slang must be avoided. It will lower the quality of your writing and your grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-ws-and-1-h\"><\/span><strong>5 W\u2019s And 1 H&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you first read the question and look for the ideas, ask yourself what, when, why, where, who, and how.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will clarify what the examiner has asked you in the question.<br>These will help you get a proper understanding of what you can write. It is not necessary that in all questions you can answer all these (5 W\u2019s and 1 H).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will give a clear idea to you about questions, and you will be able to write more clearly and freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the must-follow IELTS writing tips that students can not miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"avoid-repetition-and-embrace-punctuation\"><\/span><strong>Avoid Repetition And Embrace Punctuation&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be best if you did not repeat a word again and again; instead, you can use its synonym that will work as vocabulary.<br>If you use a simple or dull word again and again in your writing, then the examiner may think that you have a poor knowledge of the language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lexical resources (vocabulary, right use of punctuation, spelling accuracy) is one of the four criteria based on which your writing is scored.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other 3 criteria are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Task achievement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cohesion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammatical range &amp; accuracy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So use punctuation wisely in your content to get a high score. You must follow this, one of the best IELTS writing tips, for a high band score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"answer-all-the-questions-asked\"><\/span><strong>Answer All The Questions Asked<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have saved this tip for last because this is one of the most important IELTS writing tips. You must answer all the questions asked.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not answer all the questions, then you will be failed to satisfy the task achievement criteria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You won\u2019t get a band score greater than 5.5 if you do not answer all the questions asked. So to get a good score, answer each question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"common-mistakes-students-make-in-ielts-writing\"><\/span><strong>Common Mistakes Students Make In IELTS Writing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the 6 most common mistakes students commonly make in the IELTS writing module,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes, it is important to use advanced-level vocabulary, but sometimes students use complex words or language whose meanings they are not clear about. This puts a bad impression on the examiner, as the examiner is looking at how well you understand English, not how many complex words you know. So be clear about what you are writing about and use vocabulary whose meaning you are sure about.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many students do not proofread what have written, which is wrong. Always proofread your work to find or edit your mistakes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignoring the word limit is also a common mistake made by a majority of students. An overlength essay can cause you to band deduction, so always keep in mind the word limit. Write no more than 180 words in task 1 and 280 in task 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some students do not keep in mind track of time, and because of that, they can not complete their work within the time limit, which causes them to band deduction. So do not spend more than 20 minutes on task 1, and always save 5 to 10 minutes at the end to proofread your work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best-books-for-ielts-writing-preparation\"><\/span>Best Books For IELTS Writing Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After learning the best IELTS writing tips, here are some of the best books for IELTS writing preparation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get IELTS Band 9 in Academic Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Writing Practice for IELTS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Achieve IELTS Academic Writing Success<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS Academic Writing: Important Tips &amp; High Scoring Sample Answers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get IELTS Band 9 in Writing Task 1 Data Charts and Graphs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope that this blog has cleared all your questions and queries about IELTS writing tips.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these tips, I hope that you have got succeeded in getting your desired band score in the IELTS writing module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you follow the above-mentioned tips properly while practicing the IELTS writing module, you will definitely see an improvement in yourself within 10 to 15 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also some common mistakes that students make with some books for IELTS preparation at the end of the blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After reading this blog, if you have any questions <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact our experts<\/a> or let us know through comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more informative and interesting content like this, keep visiting CourseMentor\u2122.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1644230932947\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-section-of-ielts-is-toughest\"><\/span><strong>Which section of IELTS is toughest?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The writing module of the IELTS exam is considered the toughest module of the IELTS exam. Most of the test takers failed to get the required band score in this section.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1644230953933\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-ielts-very-difficult\"><\/span><strong>Is IELTS very difficult?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you do not prepare for the IELTS exam properly you may find the exam difficult. But you can easily get your desired band score in the IELTS exam just by preparing for the exam with full concentration and following some tips and tricks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an exam that measures the test takers\u2019 speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills in the English language.&nbsp; A good band score in the IELTS exam shows that a test taker can easily survive in an English-speaking nation.&nbsp; Besides getting a good overall score, candidates must get a good [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8601,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2385","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2385","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2385"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2385\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2385"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2385"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}