IELTS Writing Masterclass (and how Writing is marked) | IELTS: From start to finish
For this second webinar in our “IELTS: From start to finish” series, we’re diving into the world of IELTS Writing.
Tune in to discover everything there is to know about:
Question types and tasks you may come across, plus how they're marked.
The assessment criteria that examiners use to score your test.
Myths and misconceptions about IELTS Writing.
And more!
Make sure to pay attention to the 15-minute question and answer session at the end to have some important IELTS questions answered!
0:00 Introduction
2:19 - Writing test format
8:11 - Assessment criteria
15:47 - Task 1 Academic
26:01 - Masterclass checklist
28:58 - Task 1 General Training
36:57 - Masterclass advice
38:16 - Task 2 Writing
43:57 - Task 2 Masterclass advice
48:11 - Questions
48:34 - How much time should I spend studying for IELTS if my level is pre-intermediate?
49:43 - Does the examiner count the number of complex sentences, topic-specific words and connectors while marking?
51:35 - Do I have to write my opinion both in the introduction and the body of the essay in Writing task 2?
52:45 - Can you give us a brief description of each type of essay that can be used for Academic Writing task 2?
53:48 - How can I work to improve my coherence and cohesion?
55:30 - Can we use pronouns in the Writing test?
56:53 - Are examiners allowed to use tools such as grammarly while checking the computer-delivered test?
57:52 - How many paragraphs are required for Writing task 2?