TOTAL-IELTS Preparation:
Free information, lessons, strategies, tips and sample answers.

Click on the links below for information on different aspects of writing task 1. I hope these will answer your questions but, if they haven’t, you can contact Total-IELTS via email. Just click on the email link below. 

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IELTS Academic Writing: Sample Answers

The must-read page. Band 8.0 sample answers of different types of diagrams using real IELTS past papers.

Downloadable PDF copies for each diagram type.

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IELTS Academic Writing: Grading

Essential information on Academic writing task 1 task requirements.

How your answer is graded according to the public band descriptors.

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IELTS Academic Writing: Planning & Structure

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Strategies & tips on how to plan your answer.

Organize your answer into clear paragraphs.

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IELTS Academic Writing: Introduction - Paraphrase & Overview

 

How to write an effective introduction. The importance of paraphrasing and a clear overview. 

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IELTS Academic Writing: Main Features & Comparisons

 

How to select and describe the main features of a diagram and compare them.

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