Mastering Ielts Writing: Task 1 (Academic) (updated 12/2022)

Complete preparation to achieve the band score you need (Band 6 to Band 8) in IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic.

What you'll learn

Create coherent, organised responses to a variety of different question types

Select appropriate data accurately and quickly for your response

Create a variety of complex grammatical constructions with flexibility and accuracy

Learn the precise process for writing a high-scoring response in IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic

Use a range of vocabulary appropriately and with precision for a variety of questions

Requirements

You should have a minimum level of English of B1, otherwise the content may be too challenging

You do not need to know about the IELTS exam before you begin as this will be covered in Section 1

You should come to the course with an open mind and a willingness to work hard!

Description

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ** OVER 2,000 5-STAR REVIEWS ** – "The best course ever! I jumped from 6.0 to 7.5 in writing in only one month with this course."  - Jaime Dantas–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Should I take this course?Are you struggling to achieve a Band 7 or above score in IELTS Writing Task 1?Do you get nervous when faced with line graphs, pie charts, bar charts or tables?Are you unsure of how to write about detailed maps and complex processes?If so, this course is for you.My previous course - Mastering IELTS Writing: Task 2 - has the highest number of 5-star ratings of any IELTS Writing course on Udemy (6,000+). It has been enrolled upon by almost 50,000 students from 150+ different countries, and is statistically 6 times more engaging than the average IELTS course.Now, I am bringing you Mastering IELTS Writing: Task 1.This course contains the same high-quality tuition, the same crisp, clean, accessible presentation, and the same invaluable expertise acquired through thousands of hours of IELTS tuition which is offered in my Task 2 course. Why waste time and money on outdated course books, inexperienced teachers and failed exams? Learn the tips, tricks, secrets and techniques required to succeed in IELTS Writing Task 1, and take control of your IELTS future today! And if you're not completely satisfied, you can claim a full refund within 30 days!How will this course help me?This course will teach you how to write what the IELTS examiners want to read in IELTS Writing Task 1. It is aimed at students who are trying to achieve Band 7, but will also be extremely valuable for any students aiming for Band 6 or Band 8. Even Band 9 students will learn something new here!You might think that the IELTS examiners only care about a wide range of vocabulary, correct spelling and accurate grammar. This is wrong. These are all important, but there is so much more you can do to boost your score.Mastering IELTS Writing: Task 1 tells you exactly what you need to know to succeed in this English language exam.During this course, you will:understand how the IELTS exam, and the writing test in particular, is structured and how it should be approachedlearn how to write an answer to any Writing Task 1 question after learning how to recognise different question typeslearn how to manage your time wisely, how to plan your response effectively, and how to structure your writing appropriatelylearn how to identify key trends, select important data and achieve a high level of statistical accuracy find out how to increase your range of vocabulary related to graphs, charts, processes and maps quickly and effectivelystudy the steps you need to take in order to achieve grammatical range and accuracylearn many of the 'secrets of success' that will help you to get the best score possiblediscover many of the most common mistakes made in this part of the eaxmbegin to feel confident, assured and increasingly prepared for the writing test in your next IELTS exam

Overview

Section 1: General Overview

Lecture 1 An Introduction to the Course

Lecture 2 An Introduction to the IELTS Exam

Lecture 3 Understanding Writing Task 1

Lecture 4 What Do You Want From Me? (How To Get Band 7+ in IELTS Writing Task 1)

Section 2: Approaching the Response

Lecture 5 The Different Task 1 Question Types

Lecture 6 Top Marks - A Brief Look at a Task 1 Model Answer

Lecture 7 Planning Your Response (Including Time Management)

Lecture 8 Three Common Mistakes to Avoid

Section 3: Answering the Question (Task Achievement)

Lecture 9 Identifying Main Trends / Differences

Lecture 10 Selecting Key Features

Lecture 11 Assuring Accuracy

Section 4: Structuring the Response (Coherence and Cohesion)

Lecture 12 Introductions

Lecture 13 Overviews

Lecture 14 Detail Paragraphs

Lecture 15 Cohesive Devices and Referencing

Section 5: Writing the Response (Lexical Resource - Vocabulary)

Lecture 16 Vocabulary for Graphs with a Trend

Lecture 17 Vocabulary for Comparative Graphs

Lecture 18 Vocabulary for Maps

Lecture 19 Vocabulary for Processes

Lecture 20 Paraphrasing the Task Language

Section 6: Tuning the Response (Grammatical Range and Accuracy)

Lecture 21 Using Complex Sentences in Task 1

Lecture 22 Comparative Grammar

Lecture 23 Using Punctuation in Task 1

Lecture 24 The Importance of Relative Clauses

Section 7: Conclusion

Lecture 25 Demonstration: Answering Task 1 From Start to Finish

Lecture 26 Secrets to Success - Tips and Techniques in Task 1

Lecture 27 How to Practice Effectively

Lecture 28 Getting Guidance

Lecture 29 Good Luck!

Lecture 30 Bonus: Live Class Example

Lecture 31 BONUS: Free PDF/eBook! More Model Answers!

Students who want to learn how to get a high score (Band 7+) in Task 1 of the IELTS Writing test, Academic module,Although this course is aimed at those who need a Band 7 and above in Task 1 Academic, it will also help those trying to get a 6 or 6.5,This course is NOT appropriate for students who need help in IELTS Writing Task 1 General Training, Writing Task 2, Listening, Reading or Speaking,This course is NOT appropriate for students who do not already have a fairly good level of English. If your most recent IELTS score was 5 or lower, then this course may not be helpful for you