How to Answer IELTS Writing Task 1 General

In this lesson, you can learn how to answer task one of the IELTS general writing exam.

In this lesson, you’ll see how to plan and write an effective general task 1 IELTS answer. You’ll learn simple strategies you can use to write a better answer and improve your IELTS writing score.

This lesson will help you:
- Learn effective strategies to plan your answer for the IELTS Writing Task 1 General.
- Understand how to use a good, consistent tone throughout your writing.
- Find ways to improve your grammar and vocabulary in your IELTS Writing response.
- Understand how to link your ideas in your IELTS Writing Task 1 response.

Contents:
1. How to Plan Your Answer 1:18
2. How to Write In a Consistent Tone 3:38
3. How to Improve Your Use of Grammar and Vocabulary 6:05
4. Linking Your Ideas 8:41

[Oxfordonlineenglish]

What do you find most difficult in task one of the general IELTS writing exam? Let us know in the comments!

[KabirKhan-wpqy]

Both Justin and Gina look effortless in discharging their task. They looked innocent as they continued with conducting the session. I cannot but greet the inner potential of this two just-born teaching minds. Good luck.

[maryamnoorzai]

Thanks guys. Both of you are doing a wonderful job. I can not believe it. How knowledgeable you are. I proud of you.

[vrushshah]

Although im academic student this will definitely help me in future.👍🏻👍🏻

[lalitajoshi]

For me, I find it more difficult to generate ideas and rephrase those.

[kadambaripanda]

Dear Gina nd Justin, I understand that approach to the task 1 I mean level of Formalities​ depends upon the person we address and intensity in the context given.I felt difficult in usage colloaction words and bring the progression in the last paragraph from first two.
Thanks for your explanations how to make improvements..

[jamesguaman]

Very helpful, thank you. could you upload more videos side of the writing
?

[samicharm]

Thank you so much for this video as it was really helpful. And the letter ending with my name was the cherry on top 😊.

[AbigailMolino]

Thanks for giving Idea and I've learned In your video..

[ashishsaini]

Thanks for this video, very well organised. You made it simple.

[geetageeta]

Firstly thanks for making videos for students but I ensure you will make more videos related with first task.

[pamelaalem]

Thanks so much for this video i have learned alot and am about to go in for this Exam

[govindb]

Nice video 😀 Besides generating ideas, I find using proper vocabulary difficult. I need to practice.

[muhammadrizwan]

Hi Gina
Most difficult in part first For me
Understanding Task 1 type like formal or informal
Secondly, making story

[asifasif-rntz]

thank you so much. it is very useful video. you are both great teacher.

[samirasanjikhan]

This one is an Amazing channel on YouTube.. Love you teachers 😇😍

[bhanuahuja]

Thanks for the video..very informative and clear.
One question : should we be using and/or in the exam. I don't think its proper usage.

[GameShow]

Thank you very much
I have two questions
1st Is it formal or informal to use "ought to" in my writing ?
2nd Is it good to write my paragraphs consecutively without having much pauses and full stops by using also, and, therefore, or, either etc or just stop my sentence and start new sentence ?

[tejapatel]

Hi, what are the 5 types of questions which repeats in general training task -2 ? Can you guys help on this ??

[SureshKumar-knkj]

First of all thanks for providing good lessons to us, and I really learnt some nice information from your videos