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Next week's live training schedule
24 Aug: Mon@6PM and 26Aug. Wed @8.30AM

Next week’s training session will focus on Lexical Resource (LR) and Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA).

Did you know that scoring a higher band in Lexical Resource doesn't always require "advanced vocabulary"?

What matters most is not how sophisticated the words are, but how accurately they convey meaning in context.

Similarly, for GRA, grammatical accuracy isn't the only requirement for a higher band; avoiding "over-generalization" is just as crucial.

Over-generalized statements are a major reason why intermediate to advanced students miss out on higher marks.

While using modal verbs of possibility is a common way to avoid over-generalization, did you know that the passive voice can also be a highly effective tool?

Let’s explore how to boost scores in these key areas together.

See you!

This training session focused on improving the Cohesion and Coherence (CC) score in the IELTS Writing Task 2 exam.

While many students rely heavily on basic transition words, higher band scores (6.5+) require more sophisticated techniques to ensure ideas flow logically and agree with one another.

Core Strategies for Cohesion & Coherence
Cohesive Devices (Transition Words): (6:19)
These are fundamental tools for B1-level students. Examples include firstly, however, therefore, and for this reason.

These should be used sparingly and students are advised to avoid starting sentences with and, but, also, so, or because.

Information Sequencing: (10:00)
This method involves moving from old information (concepts already introduced or pulled from the essay prompt) to new information.

This technique creates a fluid narrative structure that is easier for the reader to follow compared to simply stringing together transition words.

Substitution and Ellipsis: (26:12)
These advanced strategies help avoid repetitive vocabulary, which directly boosts both CC and Lexical Resource (LR) scores.

By using synonyms, pronouns, or phrases like in doing so, candidates can maintain better flow and engagement throughout their arguments.

Key Takeaways for Students
Logical Alignment:
The essence of CC is ensuring that ideas actually "cohere" or agree.
A common mistake in body paragraphs is presenting an example that fails to connect back to the main point. (21:24)

Minimize Redundancy: Relying too heavily on a formulaic list of transition words often results in a lower band score (typically 5 or 6). (34:49)

Body Paragraphs: The introduction is often easy, but body paragraphs are where students most frequently struggle to maintain logical progression. (19:08).

13. Writing Task 2_CC or Cohesion and Coherence This training session focused on improving the Cohesion and Coheren...

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Next week's live training schedule
19 Aug: Wed @8.30am and 20Aug. Thu

Topic: IELTS Writing Task 2: CC - Cohesion and Coherence

Cohesion and coherence—often referred to as the logic or flow of an essay—are frequently the reasons intermediate and advanced students miss out on higher band scores.

This usually happens not because they fail to use transition words effectively, but because their ideas simply do not cohere or align.

To create clear coherence and logical agreement among ideas, TRANSITION WORDS are NOT the ONLY approach.

There are two other highly effective methods:

Let’s explore these two essential techniques to see how they can make your writing more fluid and effortless to follow.

See you.

In this video we discuss the comprehensive guide for candidates preparing for the IELTS Writing Task 2, specifically focusing on achieving a high band score through mastery of the Task Response (TR) criterion

Core Areas for Success:
Understanding Essay Tasks (3:42 - 22:20): While there are 10 individual task variations, they are summarized into three main categories:

Opinion Essays: Require a clear personal position (e.g., "To what extent do you agree or disagree?") (7:35).

Discussion Essays: Focus on presenting multiple viewpoints (e.g., "Discuss both views") (13:05).

Combination Essays: Often require discussing both sides and providing an opinion (17:36).

Important: The response (thesis statement) should always be the final sentence of the introduction (10:41).

Effective Planning (22:46 - 41:02): Candidates should dedicate 8 to 12 minutes to planning before writing (25:06).

Identify the bigger issue (general background) and the smaller/specific issue (the prompt itself) to structure the introduction effectively (27:38-30:26).

Planning can be done using bullet points or a web concept map (25:28).
Clear Essay Structure (42:07 - 55:04):

Introduction: Includes an opening statement, a paraphrased question, and a clear thesis statement (44:44).

Body Paragraphs: Must contain a clear main idea, explanation/supporting details, and a general example (avoid personal experience) (45:20).

Conclusion: Can be achieved through restatement of main points, adding a suggestion, or providing a prediction (46:15).

12. Writing Task 2_T.R. or the Task Response IELTS Writing Task 2: Understanding Task Response (TR)This video ...

Here, we explore some very interesting things to identify most common errors candidate make for not getting a higher band in their IELTS Writing Task 1 - Data Essay.

CC - Cohesion and Coherence
Cohesive Devices, Complex Sentences, and Referencing

LR - Lexical Resource (accurate and wider range)

GRA - Grammatical Range and Accuracy
The importance on the use of "passive voice"

11. Writing Task 1_Data Essay CC, LR, and GRA IELTS Writing Task 1 - Data Essays - CC, LR, and GRAHere, we expl...

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IELTS COURSES – ALL SKILLS
Each course has at least 50 lessons and each lesson is teachable for at least 1.5 to 2 hours.

IELTS INTENSIVE–BAND 7.5 – 8.0 (VIEWABLE FILES)
https://ieltslessons534-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/jophaeltabal_ieltslessons534_onmicrosoft_com/IgC7ZnjiSbkGQruqz5SvThgqAbwEX1kYosKQisTJfWbZzUw?e=q1kaq0

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IELTS COURSES – SPECIFIC SKILLS
IELTS INTENSIVE–SPEAKING AND WRITING - BAND 7.5 – 8.0 (VIEWABLE FILES)
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IELTS INTENSIVE– WRITING - BAND 7.5 – 8.0 (VIEWABLE FILES)
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IELTS PRACTICE TEST MATERIALS
IELTS PRACTICE TEST MATERIALS – TEXTBOOK (VIEWABLE FILES)
https://ieltslessons534-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/jophaeltabal_ieltslessons534_onmicrosoft_com/IgB_TYqeoVKqRLBgTeIiXbMRAZilBjO4RcFUSJCBsbp3lP8?e=kCqEcz

IELTS PRACTICE TEST MATERIALS – LISTENING, READING, WRITING, AND SPEAKING
(with ppts for key explanation)
https://ieltslessons534-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/jophaeltabal_ieltslessons534_onmicrosoft_com/IgCR07cmfY7uSbV_ePcfO1QmASo7BuIQWKOEIiEpTgGPz1w?e=f5Jps1

The IELTS Teacher Training is:
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- asynchronous
- 4-week course

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