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Writing and Speaking modules are the tests that are judged on the basis of four parameters out of which one parameter is Lexical Resources. It means your word usage should be correct and appropriate. This article will particularly focus on some of the words and phrases which are not to be written to excel in your band score.
It is one of the modules of the English Language Testing System which judges your ability to write in the English Language. The writing module is divided into 2 tasks which are expected to be completed in a time period of 60 minutes. It is generally suggested that students should spend 20 minutes in task 1 and 40 minutes on task 2 as Task 2 fetch more band scores than the first one.
IELTS Writing Task 1 is about to report writing. A report of a minimum of 150 words should be written on the basis of an illustration which is data in a picture form.
IELTS Writing Task 2 demands from you, an essay of 250 words. Essay writing is the art of expressing your ideas in a connected and explanatory way. The essay demands clarity in words and ideas, and not quantity.
Acronyms are short forms that are to be strictly avoided while writing both tasks. It will not be acceptable by the examiner to see some of the short forms of words in your essay or report. Prefer to write full forms of words.
Commonly written short forms are-
Another thing that you should avoid in your writing is informal phrases or some slang words. As you know the test is formal, so, you are expected to write formally only. It is not demanded that you should write some high vocabulary words but to write it in an appropriate way that will fulfill the guidelines of the test.
Commonly used slang is
Many of the students think writing extraordinary phrases will fetch more bands but it is totally wrong. Examiner is there to check the appropriate English language but not the depth of the knowledge of vocabulary. So do not focus on writing phrases to show off but the correct phrases or words in a proper sentence structure.
Phrases to avoid-
Pronoun usage is not appropriate in IELTS writing especially personal pronouns. For example I, we, you, etc. should not be used in task one. Task one is about to report writing should be strictly avoided here. However, For task 2 I can be used to write your own opinion. But again, do not use much of you as it will be a question to the examiner only.
Conclusion phrases should be appropriate and it should not be...
Write instead
Task 1 Overall,...
All in all,....
Task 2
It is especially for essay writing that you should not repeat your vocabulary. Try finding more synonyms for your words and practice for them well before the exam. Again remember that high profile words are not demanded but a variety of words in simple language can work out well. Do not repeat the words. However minor repetition can be tolerated but repeating, again and again, will affect your band score.
Yes, task 1 is a report and you are expected to write a report on an illustration given. Here, your own opinion is not demanded, unlike an essay. So do not write
It is one of the modules of IELTS where students tend to get more nervous due to which, some mistakes get obvious. No worries, it can be done better with practice. So, here are following some of the words and lines you should avoid in your speaking.
Students tend to get more nervous in speaking exams so they rot the answers before exams. It will not be accepted by the examiner that you are speaking the memorized answers. Be confident and try to speak naturally only.
While speaking, the examinee is encountered with the problem of asking more questions in his/her own sentences. Avoid speaking in a questionable form as it is inappropriate and you cannot ask any question to the examiner.
For example:-
Similar to the writing module, informal language is not accepted in the speaking module too. You cannot get informal with the listener as he is not your friend.
Example:
Much of the fillers in speaking, again is unacceptable and it will affect your band score. The more the fluency, the more the bands. Try to practice filling that filler with some words in between.
For example:- Bold letters can be the fillers...
Yes, ummm, in my opinion, India is one of the progressing country..
You can also try to repeat the question as it will give you the required time to think.
Examiner:- Which is your favourite dish?
Student:- well, There are many dishes which I like and one of my favourite is....
Each and every module of IELTS is judged on the band score of 0 to 9. It depends up on your hard work and confidence that how much you achieve. Take care of the aforementioned rules and contact BDS for any kind of help in your study. Stay connected for more tips and tricks or Sign up with Dr. Roma Online IELTS Preparation Course.
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