Concession paragraphs

Concession paragraphs

OK, , pay attention! Do you want to know what makes the difference between a Band 5.0 writing result and a writing result that is MUCH higher? Then this is possible the most important section in this online course – the concession paragraph! On the next page you...
Video: review of structures

Video: review of structures

Narration: We will now look back at the different paragraphing structures suggested for the different Task II essay types. The paragraphing principles that we have looked so far apply to all types of Task II essay. However, we are now going to look at some of the...
Staying on topic exercises

Staying on topic exercises

Staying on topic is essential for a good result in the IELTS test, so practice by deciding which Task 2 title the paragraphs match best with. Click the link below to begin.
Concession paragraphs

Staying on topic

Once you’ve analysed the question and planned your paragraphs, you’re ready to start writing. However, it is very common for IELTS candidates to lose points as they start writing by simply not staying on topic. A well-written paragraph in Task 2 should be...
Concession paragraphs

An example of using formal linking words

Using linking words in a formal style is essential if you are looking to get a good result in the writing test. We will look more at linking words in the next unit, but take a look below to see how formal linking words (in bold) have been used. It is the Government’s...