IELTS Writing: How to Improve Your Skills

Writing is an art, and when you have to adapt what you write depending upon the scenario, writing becomes a science; and IELTS Writing is one such science. One must be aware of the nuances and what the exam demands from you. IELTS preparation requires that a student be clear, concise, and grammatically correct and that he or she avoid spelling mistakes. Let us take a look at a few pointers that will help you practice, and therefore, enhance your score.

Steps to improve IELTS writing skills:

• IELTS Rules:

Remember that the IELTS Writing task requires brevity. Do not exceed your word limit by more than 40 words, as this can lead to penalties. Follow the specified word limit, and practice writing small paragraphs so that you get used to this system.

• Laying the foundation:

Before jumping into writing passages as a whole, make it a part of your routine. Write something every day, and when you do so; you do not need to write massive essays. Simple extracts written by you every day will help you gradually decrease your grammatical errors as well as your spelling mistakes.

• Analyze your writing:

After every writing task that you do towards your IELTS preparation, make sure that you engage your faculty (or anyone else around you who speaks English well) and correct your mistakes. An external viewpoint can go a long way in helping you improve your writing. After all, what you write is read by someone else!

How do I begin constructing a passage?

To begin constructing a passage, remember to paraphrase. This essential skill will help you greatly with your IELTS Writing. Paraphrasing is an age-old technique followed by masters of writing and even a few authors. They take a particular essay and crunch it down to make it more concise and it also leads to the effective use of words. This skill also helps you with other parts of your IELTS preparation.

Essay system:

When you write an essay, it is essential to not be prolix. Plan your essay, and keep these pointers in mind:

1. A typical essay system must consist of an ‘Overview or an Introductory’ paragraph. An introductory paragraph lays the base for what comes in the following passages and summarizes your entire essay. It also helps when you combine your paraphrasing skill.
2. Two or three paragraphs in total. Remember to use connectors between passages; these will help bind the passage together.
3. A good effective conclusion.

We hope that the tips here have helped you; do follow these instructions and rest assured, you will ace the Writing Task. Good luck to all the IELTS students!!

If you’re thinking about preparing for IELTS, read our blog post on IELTS Speaking Section: 8 Common Mistakes To Avoid For An 8 Band Score.