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I want to practice before I submit my writing to the correction service. How can I do that?

First, make sure you have finished all the modules in the Writing Course , which you can find when you log in here. That's where you will learn exactly what the examiner expects in a Task 1 or Task 2…

Updated by Jennifer Gietzmann

What is the difference between formal and informal language?

This lesson in the English Advantage course deals with some of the differences between formal and informal language. It looks like this: There are also some exercises in the Challenges & Skills chann…

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What tense should I use when writing Task 1 and Task 2 essays?

This will depend on the question. There is no set tense that you should be writing in. You need to analyse the question and use the tense that is appropriate for the information you are trying commun…

Updated by Phill Burns

How can I learn what my key mistakes are in Writing?

The only way to learn what mistakes are causing you to fail is to get feedback from an IELTS expert. A good English teacher can help you correct your mistakes with grammar and vocabulary, but only an…

Updated by Michelle Shiels

What is the 100% rule, and how can I use it to increase my score?

The 100% rule is quite simply this: ONLY use words you are 100% sure are correct.. If there is any part of your brain that is unsure about a word, don't use it. If you do, you will make a mistake. Mi…

Updated by Michelle Shiels

Should I leave a one-line space between paragraphs in my IELTS essays?

Yes, you should. This is because it will make it easier for the examiner to distinguish one paragraph from another, and this will improve overall readability. It's also the case that if the examiner…

Updated by Tom

How can I check my writing to reduce mistakes?

We all make grammar and vocabulary mistakes when we write. The question is are you checking your work effectively to ensure that you reduce the number of mistakes your are making. Here's how to do th…

Updated by Damien Burton

Should I use Google, Grammarly, spellcheck or a dictionary when writing an essay for the correction service?

No. You shouldn't use Grammarly, spellcheck or a dictionary when you're writing an essay to submit to the correction service. If you do, you won't learn your real level and your real mistakes. Don't…

Updated by Michelle Shiels

Will writing more essays help me increase my score?

Not necessarily. Your score is determined by your mistakes, so if you write 100 essays but you make the same mistakes in all of them, your score will not increase. The only way to increase your score…

Updated by Michelle Shiels

I'm scared to write. What should I do?

It is normal to feel intimidated by writing and for it to feel hard at first. Writing is hard, and you will make mistakes in the beginning, but that is ok. The more you write, the easier it will star…

Updated by Michelle Shiels

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