04 IELTS Writing

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This video is the Writing section of the IELTS test, taken from my 2003 VCD.

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[dieeeeeeeeeeego]

I always wonder what words should i use to start Task 2 GT, and what would happen if I do not have a personal experience on the topic but I do have a knowledge about different side of view or maybe others experience.

[IanCarterTheCaller]

@dieeeeeeeeeeego - It doesn't really matter what your view is. What's really important is that you can express your view in good English that will not be difficult to understand. Don't forget the use of connectives, so that the reader won't get lost in your argument.

When you mention Task 2 GT, did you have a specific topic in mind?

[dieeeeeeeeeeego]

@IanCarterTheCaller Hi Ian. Thanks for your help, i am looking at your pages right now. I am doing the test this saturday :S with 1 month training, if i get better than 6 then I would be satisfied.

By GT, I mean General Training.

What I had in mind was, if there really are semantic differences between "suggestion", "personal experience", "give reasons", "own knowledge", "include examples", "own opinion", etc

Or is it just a topic to basically write everything i can in an ordered fashion.

[IanCarterTheCaller]

@dieeeeeeeeeeego - I think you hit the nail on the head with your last sentence there. Remember that, for your opinion to be considered worthwhile, you must support it with reasoned argument/reasons - otherwise people will dismiss it out of hand.

Good luck tomorrow!

[hoshmack]

Yes. Sure. I'm taking this test 3 weeks later. Think i'll go with your advice and take second one first. Thanks..

[hoshmack]

In my opinion 20-40 minutes is not a good balance. Beacuse in Part I you have to think more about the chart. Part II is more flexible so you can continue thinking what to write in the next paragraph as you keep writing.

Calculating words 150/250 makes 22,5/37,5 already. Adding 2,5 minutes to Part I would be useful. So that makes 25-35 minutes. What do you think Sir?

[IanCarterTheCaller]

@Dondavidex That sounds great! Fingers crossed you get the best result you deserve!

[Dondavidex]

@IanCarterTheCaller Hi just finished the test with a good feeling. was pretty easy in my opinion (glad)

[IanCarterTheCaller]

@Dondavidex Let me know how you get on.

[Dondavidex]

@IanCarterTheCaller tommorow morning :) ty

[IanCarterTheCaller]

@Dondavidex My pleasure. Good luck when you take the test!

[Dondavidex]

thank you very much, it helps a lot to get an idea of the procedure of the test