The following rules apply for academic writing in general and IELTS writing in particular. Avoid ‘you’The second-person pronoun ‘you’ is acceptable in certain types of informal writing, such as personal letters and narratives. ‘You’ is used to directly address the...

“I can’t think of any examples to write.” “What’s wrong with giving a personal story as an example?” “Is it okay if I just make up an example?” “I use ‘for example’ and ‘for instance’ all the time, are there any other ways of giving examples?” These are among the most...

Just as important as task achievement, cohesion & coherence, and grammar, vocabulary accounts for 25% of your writing score. Here are some pointers on boosting your performance in vocabulary segment.

Below is the checklist of grammar concepts that you should cover in your Task 2 response to achieve a decent score (band 7 and above). By using these key points, you will make a significant difference to the examiner’s impression of your English grammar, your writing,...

Today, let’s review the checklist of what you should and should not do in Writing Task 2. Read the question carefully. By understanding the requirements, you avoid going off topic. Allocate time to plan your answer. It is wise to spend 5 – 7 minutes making an outline...