IELTS Writing: 12 Areas to Watch Out For!
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. So make sure you don't do these:This means that you don't write at least 150 words (Task 1) or 250 words (Task 2)
This means you leave out important (main points) from your Task 1 answer.
This means that you have not written in block paragraphs. For example, you have used bullet points and indented lists so your answer looks more like notes taken in a lecture.
For example, you could have been too informal (eg: instead of 'children', you have written 'kids', etc.). In General Training Task 1 letter, you must choose the correct tone - it will be personal, semi-formal or formal.
This means that you have not written a summary statement in your Task 1 response.
In Academic Task 1 it is important that you back up your statements with actual figures/numbers.
You must make sure that your ideas relate to the question. Don't try to memorise an answer. In Academic Task 1 don't try to interpret or give reasons for the data.
In Academic Task 1, make sure you don't 'mechanically' describe the data (eg: in 2018 the numbers decreased to 17. In 2019 the numbers increased to 21%. In 2020 the numbers stayed the same. In 2021 the numbers...)
Don't try to memorise a full answer and hope that it will work on test day - it won't 
. Make sure you carefully read the question and make sure your writing relates to the topic.
If the question asks: 'To what extent do you agree or disagree?' It's important that you address both parts. If a question asks, 'Discuss both sides and give your opinion', it's important that you include all three aspects.
Make sure you write in block paragraphs (we recommend leaving a blank line between each paragraph) and make sure each paragraph contains a clear, central topic.
