


Maps – How to Write the Overview
The introduction for an IELTS academic writing task 1 map question should consist of only two to three sentences. In the previous Maps Intro Paragraph class we looked at how to write the first sentence. The first sentence should paraphrase the information in the...
Vocabulary for Describing Maps
This class has 5 interactive activities that will provide you with the location vocabulary you need to describe a map for IELTS academic writing task 1. Exercise 1 Choose the correct direction for each letter of the compass. 1. A choose one Northeast Southeast...
Vocabulary For Describing Maps 2
In our previous Maps Vocabulary class we studied the vocabulary needed to give locations. In this class you will learn some essential (very important) verbs which you need to use to show changes in land use. It is important for you to accurately use these verbs in...
Maps – How to Structure your Answer
We have looked at how to write an introduction for a task 1 map question. We have also looked at the vocabulary required for this specific type of task. In this class you will learn two effective ways which you can use to structure an IELTS Task 1 Maps task. Exercise...
Line Graphs 1 | Verbs
Many students struggle to write effectively about line graphs in Academic Writing Task 1. This is the first post in a series that will help you to understand line graphs and teach you the vocabulary you need to accurately write about them. The first step is to...
Line Graphs 2 | Adverbs
Infographic vector created by freepik – www.freepik.com In the first lesson on this topic we looked at some simple verbs that can be used to report changes in data. In this class you will learn Some more specialized verbs to use with data How to give more detail...
Line Graphs 3 | Adjectives and Nouns
In the first lesson on line graphs we looked at some simple verbs that can be used to report changes in data. In the second lesson on line graphs we looked at some important adverbs that you MUST use to give extra detail about changes in data. In this free class you...
Line Graphs 4 | Complex Descriptions
This is a lesson from our Academic Writing Task 1 course. If you like the lesson, join the course. Infographic vector created by freepik – www.freepik.com In the first lesson on this topic we looked at some simple verbs that can be used to report changes in...
Bar Chart Basics
​Bar charts are a common way to illustrate data. In this class you will learn the basics of how to analyse and write a task 1 essay about a bar chart. Exercise 1 | Know the Information It is always important to understand the information on the bar chart before you...
Planning And Prepositions Practice
One of the things we get asked about the most by our students is prepositions for dealing with writing task 1. Our first class on describing data provides some rules about how to use prepositions in writing task 1. ​ This class provides an exercise to help you analyse...