Build the foundation for success by understanding test format, marking criteria, and writing strategies.
Understand timing, tasks, and scoring differences between Academic and General Training.
Learn how examiners assess Task Achievement, Coherence, Vocabulary, and Grammar.
Practise outlining essays before writing to improve structure and logic.
Master connectors like however, therefore, as a result to boost coherence.
Learn how to restate questions naturally without repetition.
Expand your lexical range with topic-specific word lists.
Divide your 60 minutes efficiently between Task 1 and Task 2..
Avoid overgeneralisation, repetition, and poor paragraphing.
Learn to describe data accurately in Task 1 and write structured essays in Task 2.
Learn how Academic Task 1 is marked and what data you must describe.
Use correct grammar and vocabulary to compare figures
Practise tenses, comparatives, and prepositions of change.
Learn how to summarise key features clearly and concisely.
Use passive voice and sequencing language to describe processes or diagrams.
Learn essential words and phrases for describing quantities and changes.
Review Band 8–9 samples with examiner-style feedback.
Understand Opinion, Discussion, Advantages/Disadvantages, and Problem–Solution essays.
Apply a clear paragraph structure: Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Conclusion.
Support your ideas with logic, evidence, and examples.
Avoid contractions and informal language
Write fluently with variety and clarity.
Study sample essays and examiner comments.
Identify issues that lower Task Achievement scores.
Practise real-life letter writing and formal/informal essay responses.
Learn what examiners expect in GT letter writing.
Identify tone and language based on the situation.
Learn the correct opening, body, and closing structure.
Master modal verbs and tone control.
Build a library of natural letter expressions.
Work, housing, complaints, invitations, and applications.
See how high-band letters are written and analysed.
Understand differences between GT and Academic essays.
Practise social, work, and lifestyle-based topics.
Use clear, direct language suitable for general contexts.
Structure your argument logically in limited time.
Review authentic Band 8–9 essay examples
Build grammatical accuracy for general essay writing.
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