Free IDP Webinar #1: IELTS Writing Task 1 Masterclass

In this first session of our free webinar series, IELTS expert Don Oliver shares everything you need to know about Writing Task 1 for both IELTS General Training and IELTS Academic. ✍️

As always, we finish with a 15-minute Q&A from test takers in the webinar, so make sure to stay tuned in for some answers from our expert.

0:00 - Introduction

2:30 - Academic Writing

21:35 - General Training Writing

41:13 - Q&A

41:30 - Should we follow the same order as shown in the graph?

42:55 - Will I be penalised if I ignore certain parts of the table?

43:58 - Is it suitable to use adjectives and adverbs in Task 1?

45:40 - Have you got any suggestions on how to improve punctuation?

46:26 - Do all four parameters carry equal percentage in evaluation of answers?

47:18 - What band score for lexical resource can a student expect if they do not paraphrase the question?

48:42 - Is it necessary to compare and contrast in Academic Task 1?

50:05 - If the letter is to a manager, shouldn't it be a formal one?

51:28 - Did Don say we should spend an equal amount of words on each of the dot points in the question prompt?

52:07 - Are catalogue and catalog both acceptable spellings?

52:48 - Can I use the words moreover or furthermore in Academic Task 1?

53:13 - Can I use the word ""just"" in a formal GT task 1?

54:12 - Is it necessary to use fancy vocabulary to get a Band 7 and above?

55:31 - Any tips or tricks on how to count your words?

56:08 - How is the computer-delivered IELTS marked?

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[pharmclare]

Thank you for sharing this valuable content. well done

[mexicandream]

Where is Don nowadays? Didn't see him for long. I love his voice. ❤

[yuniprastika]

Two words : Indeed helpful. Huge thanks!!

[muhammadrashid]

On many youtube Channels, it is told that you should follow a separate pattern for each type of question and they provide a different pattern for different essays. Is this a good idea? Or, we should focus on the the four things i.e. Task response, coherence and Cohesion, lexical resources and grammar. please guide
Thanks in anticipation

[Sherifsound.]

Is the task 1 a letter or an infograph? In Writing

[tolerakeno]

Really IAM willingness to learn yourtopics

[itsme]

I have one doubt, please clarify, in paper-based Gt Letter writing, are we supposed to leave one line between two paragraphs or not?

[phannchanthariroza]

Excuse me, may i be able to ask for all those slides for all videos of guiding to IELTs? Thank you.

[leifisaacocampo]

It is ok to use all caps when doing writing test?

[shahtourism]

Hello sir,
I need your help sir I have some issue that when someone one talking to me I can understand his matter I can't speak well. How I can improve my self please

[rajgiri]

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[kelixaogbonna]

Hello. Please, I would like to know. In task 1 G T letter writing, am I expected to include the first bullet point in my first paragraph (introduction) or do I keep it in the second paragraph?. Also, depending on the nature of the topic, is it compulsory to outline the bullet points in the introductory paragraph of both task 1 and task 2