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My courses Academic IELTS Unit 08 – FREE! W: Writing more formally in Task 2 Aims of this lesson

By the end of this lesson, you will know:

  • the basic principles of formal writing
  • about common errors that cost points – and how to avoid making these errors
  • tips to help you write more formally in Task 2
  • the rules that will help you improve your writing in a formal style
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