Band 5–5.5 Core · Module 13 of 15
Academic Writing Skills
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- Lesson 112Paraphrasing: Synonyms and Word FormsRewrite the question in your own words.Coming soon
- Lesson 113Paraphrasing: Changing Sentence StructureParaphrase by changing the structure, not just the words.Coming soon
- Lesson 114Writing Task 2: Introductions and Thesis StatementsWrite an introduction that shows your position in two sentences.Coming soon
- Lesson 115Writing Task 2: Body Paragraphs — Point, Explain, ExampleBuild strong body paragraphs.Coming soon
- Lesson 116Writing Task 2: ConclusionsFinish with a clear summary of your view, with no new ideas.Coming soon
- Lesson 117Cohesion: Referencing and Avoiding RepetitionLink sentences with this, these, such and synonyms.Coming soon
- Lesson 118Writing Task 1: A Clear OverviewWrite an overview that sums up the two main features.Coming soon
- Lesson 119The Writing Band DescriptorsUnderstand the four criteria and what band 5, 6 and 7 look like.Coming soon
- Lesson 120Common Grammar Errors in IELTS WritingFind and fix the errors that keep essays at band 5.Coming soon
- Lesson 121Writing Under Time: 20 + 40 MinutesPlan, write and check both tasks in one hour.Coming soon