IELTS Writing Task 1 Course (General Module)

Topic outline

• IELTS Writing General Part 1 Module
  

  IELTS Writing General Part 1 Module

      

  

  Here you will develop writing skills most needed for succeeding in Part 1 of the IELTS General Module Writing Test.  You'll also get assessment and feedback on two essays from a tutor. Before you begin studying, you must enrol on the course.

  • Exam practice - Writing Assessment 1 Assignment
  • Before you begin, take this IELTS Task 1 writing test. After you complete the task, you'll get a predicted score and feedback from your tutor. The second assessed assignment is in Section 6 but can be taken at any time.

     

  • Forum - Task 1 writing help and discussion

    Ask any questions about writing to our tutors here, or discuss the IELTS writing test with fellow course participants.

• 1. Introduction to the General Writing Module
  

  1. Introduction to the General Writing Module

  Learn about the format of the general module writing exam and how it is assessed.

  • 1.1 Quiz - Format of the General Writing Module

    Test your knowledge of the general writing module here.

  • 1.2 The Marking Criteria Quiz

    Review some of the criteria used to assess your IELTS writing tasks.

  • 1.3 Exercise - Key terminology in the marking criteria Quiz

    Review key terminology used in the marking criteria.

  • Resource - The public marking criteria File

    Have a look at the complete version of the public marking criteria for Task One here.

• 2. Task Achievement
  

  2. Task Achievement

  Here we look at all of the important aspects for obtaining a high score for Task Achievement.

  • 2.1 Lesson - Analysing the question

    It is really important to analyse the question well to make sure you focus on the question and get a high score for Task Achievement.

  • 2.2 Addressing the task and developing your response Quiz

    It is important to address all of the bullet points and develop your response in order to achieve a high grade.

  • 2.3 Lesson - Register and tone

    Learn about the importance of tone and register in relation to task achievement.

  • 2.4 Exercise - A clear purpose Quiz

    Learn here about the importance of ensuring the purpose of your letter is clear.

• 3. Coherence and Cohesion
  

  3. Coherence and Cohesion

  This section looks at all the things you need to know to ensure you structure your writing well and receive a high score for Coherence and Cohesion!

  • 3.1 Exercise - Structure and coherence Quiz

    Coherence is all about low logically your writing moves from the beginning to the end. Here we practice ordering sample responses.

  • 3.2 Lesson - An introduction to connectors

    Connectors (or linking words) are an extremely important area of English and can help you to link your writing together smoothly.

  • 3.3 Exercise - Linking words and phrases Quiz

    Here we consider linking words and phrases in more detail.

  • 3.4 Writing practice - Using linkers accurately Quiz

    Practise using a variety of linkers here.

  • 3.5 Writing practice - Pronoun and determiner references Quiz

    Using pronouns and determiners accurately is another really important area to practice if you want a high score in writing. 

• 4. Lexical Resource
  

  4. Lexical Resource

  Learn new words and expressions relevant to the IELTS exam as well as strategies for expanding your vocabulary.

  • 4.1 Exercise - Formal and informal phrases Quiz

    Many formal phrases can be said using more informal language. Review some of these phrases here.

  • 4.2 Exercise - Language for expressing the purpose of the letter Quiz

    It is important to make sure that the purpose of the letter you write is clear. Let's have a look at some language for doing this.

  • 4.3 Choosing the correct language Quiz

    Practice completing sample responses with appropriate language.

  • 4.4 Exercise - Phrasal verbs Quiz

    Using phrasal verbs accurately can help you to sound natural and help you achieve a high score for vocabulary.

  • 4.6 Lesson - Collocation

    Collocation is important for achieving a high writing score. Learn more about this here!

  • 4.7 Resource - Collocation dictionary URL

    Try out this free collocation dictionary. Just search for a noun or an adjective to find its collocations.

  • 4.8 Glossary - IELTS Collocations

    Take a look at our glossary of useful IELTS collocations. If you like you can add some collocations yourself. Just click on 'add an entry' then write the collocation, a definition and a sample sentence. We will add audio and phonetics for you.

• 5. Grammatical Range and Accuracy
  

  5. Grammatical Range and Accuracy

  Improve your knowledge, range of complexity of English grammar. We focus on common mistakes that are made by native Spanish speakers as well as learning strategies.

  • 5.1 Writing practice - Contractions and full forms Quiz

    Using contractions or full forms accurately (depending on the formality of the letter) can help you to get a higher score. Let's practice!!

  • 5.2 Exercise - Changing register Quiz

    Practise making formal sentences informal and vice-versa.

  • 5.3 Exercise - Basic prepositions Quiz

    Review the use of basic prepositions here

  • 5.4 Lesson - Using an online dictionary to help with prepositions

    If you really want to use prepositions correctly you must learn how to use a dictionary.

  • 5.5 Exercise - Making polite requests Quiz

    Being able to make polite requests is an important language skill.

  • 5.6 Exercise - Making offers and giving advice Quiz

    Offers and advice are also important functions that you may need to use in the IELTS writing test.

  • 5.7 Exercise - Grammar challenge 1 Quiz

    Review a variety of grammar structures here.

  • 5.8 Exercise - Grammar challenge 2 Quiz

    Here we look at a number of specific structures from a sample response.

  • 5.9 Exercise - Complex structures Quiz

    There are many different conjunctions that can be used to combine clauses to make complex structures.

  • 5.10 Writing practice - Complex structures Quiz

    Practice writing complex structures here.

  • 5.11 Error correction - Writing mistakes in IELTS 1 Lesson

    Try correcting common grammatical mistakes made in Part-1 IELTS General Module writing tasks.

  • 5.12 Error correction - Writing Mistakes in IELTS 2 Lesson

    More error correction practice here.

• 6. IELTS Practice Tests
  

  6. IELTS Practice Tests

  Take the second graded and assessed IELTS writing task.

  • 6.1 Exam practice - Writing assessment 2 Assignment
  • Complete the IELTS question here and get a score and feedback from a tutor. You can complete the assignment at any time.

• 7. Extra practice tests
  

  7. Extra practice tests

  Extra practice tests. Tutor assessment and feedback is only available as a paid extra on these assignments. However, you can share your essays in the forum to get comments and feedback from course participant.

  • 7.1 General Writing Test: Letter to a friend 2 Assignment
  • 7.2 General Writing Test: Letter of complaint Assignment
  • 7.3 General Writing Test: Letter to a newspaper Assignment
  • 7.4 Share your writing forum

    Share your writing assignments in this forum and discuss them with other course participants.