How To Get 7+ Band In General Writing Task:-1

Getting Band 7+ in IELTS General writing task 1 may feel next to impossible to some candidates but its actually quite easy if you have the right strategy, practice and you understand what the examiner is looking for. In this guide, we will cover the essential steps you need to take in order to get a good score, discussing the exact skills needed to do well in this particular section of the test. If your letter shows a clear understanding of the task, great organization, appropriate language use, and accurate grammar, you will get a 7+ Now, let us see how to do it properly.

Understand How To Get 7+ Band In General Writing Task:-1

The key to succeeding in task 1 is to understand exactly what the question is asking of you. The IELTS General Writing Task 1 asks you to write a letter about a situation you have been given. It can be a formal situation, a semi-formal, or an informal and your letter has to comply with the same tone and style as the situation. For example, a letter written to a company may need to be formal, while a letter written to a friend may be semi-formal or informal.

Usually, the question will explain what three points you need to include in your answer. All of these points are imperative, as they are part of scoring well. If you do not cover every aspect of the task, you will lose points in Task Achievement, one of the four main areas on which your IELTS writing response is judged. Always understand what is your situation and what is the letter written for before writing your letter. Make sure you read through the guidelines and are attending to every part that is needed.

You will also need to familiarize yourself with 3 basic types of letters that you may encounter.

Formal letters — This relates to letters used in cases whether the receiver is unknown by the sender or that the situation calls on formal language. Ideally, things like complaints, requests or any official inquiry are written should be in a formal manner.

Semi-formal letters – These are written to people you know, but a more formal context (eg a neighbour or a co-worker). Although the tone is comparatively less formal without being rude, the language is still formal and courteous.

Informal letters — these are written to people you know well: friends, family. You can be conversational, use contractions, and even vent some emotions.

The right tone is critical to being up to the task. Evaluate the situation and decide the right voice.

Answer All Aspects of the Question Clearly (Task Achievement)

Scoring well in Task Achievement is all about ensuring you cover all parts of all 3 points in the prompt. The IELTS examiner will examine you regarding your response to each of these questions in an elaborative and relevant way. Just referring to the points without adequate explanation or examples ultimately fetches a lower score.

Here are the tips to score big in this basis.

Task: Read the task carefully and underline or write down the 3 main points you need to respond to. However, it might ask you to explain, or to give a reason, or to ask you to take some actions. Differentiate what each point requires.

Unpack each point: Avoid giving your points a short answer. Instead, introduce details, examples, or explanations as appropriate. For example, if you are told to state why a refund is needed, do not simply write, “I need a refund as the product was faulty. Instead include a thorough description, such as: “The item I brought last week was defective as it would not work correctly, despite following the instructions, resulting in considerable hassle.”

Stick to the task: Make sure that every paragraph covers one of the points in the task. Do not go on tangents or add an unnecessary point, as it will reflect poorly in your score.

If you write everything in proper order then you can let the examiner know that you have got the idea of the task and have answered in a good way.

Clarity of Structure Is the Organizing Principle of Your Letter

The organization of your letter is one of the key things necessary for scoring a high band in your writing task. It should have a clear structure with a clear idea. An organized letter helps you organize your writing and makes it easier for the examiner to understand your argument. You can use this minimal skeleton to assist you:

1) Introduction: In the first section state clearly, why you are writing the letter. In more formal contexts or semi formal letters, you can be polite and write in the simple format: “I am writing to inquire about…” or “I am writing to express my concern regarding…”。 If you are writing an informal letter, you could start with something similar to the following: “I hope you are doing well!” or “Long time no talk”

Main Body: Here you discuss all (3) points in detail. In an ideal situation, a separate paragraph would be dedicated to each bullet point. Logical and progressive body paragraphs—ideas need to flow from one paragraph to the next pragmatic paragraph. Would you like a suggestion? If you are writing a formal letter to a company about a complaint, one paragraph could be giving detail about the problem, another could be explaining how it has impacted you, and the third could be providing a proposed resolution.

Conclusion — Synthesize different points, restate your main points and then ask for action as you see fit. You can even be polite, using phrases such as “I look forward to hearing from you soon” or “I would appreciate your prompt attention to this matter,” in a formal letter.

Write In A Way Your Ideas Flow

And coherence and cohesion are the logical flow of ideas in your writing and how you connect your sentences and paragraphs. Even the best of ideas can sound disconnected without coherence, and without cohesion your writing can lack fluidity.

Here are some suggestions for better coherence and cohesion in your letter:

Using linkers and phrase: Words with strong relationships like “however,” “therefore,” “for instance,” “moreover,” and “consequently” help to direct the readers to your points. They are called transitions, and they link or connect sentences and paragraphs, which improves the flow of your letter.

Paragraph structure: Use a topic sentence at the start of every paragraph to explain the main idea. That should be followed by supporting sentences that elaborate on that idea. Your first paragraph might be the introduction to the issue, and your second might be how this has impacted you if you were writing a letter to request a refund.

Don’t repeat: Repeating the same things or phrases may sound unnatural to read your writing. Using synonyms and changing few sentences to keep your writing interesting.

Stick to One Per Paragraph: Each paragraph should contain only one main idea. If a paragraph is overloaded with ideas, it can confuse the reader. For each part of your task, keep each paragraph aiming for only 1 point.

These methods will ensure that the examiner can clearly follow your arguments, which will positively affect your Coherence and Cohesion mark.

Vocabulary: Employing A Variety of Words

To achieve a 7+ band, it is important to demonstrate competent use of vocabulary. This not only means employing a variety of words but use them accurately as well. The examiner will check if your word choice is appropriate for your letter or not, and they will also check if you are using the language accurately.

Some tips for improving your vocabulary:

Vary your expressions: Do not use the same words/phrases repeatedly. Instead of always saying, “I need help”, say “I require assistance” or “I would really like your support! Show your range of vocabulary with synonyms and paraphrasing

Mix formal and informal expressions: in a formal letter, do not use contractions such as “I’m”, “can’t” and formal speech style. Formal: In a formal letter you cannot use contractions, slang or personal expressions.

Word choice matters: The words you choose deliver a specific message. For example, if you write a complaint, you should use the words such as defective, damaged, or unsatisfactory, but not vaguer ones.

For Lexical Resource you will be rewarded for showing a range of vocabulary and using words correctly.

DRESSING UP THE GROUND: Grammatical Range and Accuracy

The last one you should be focusing on will be grammar. If you want to score a band 7 or above, you need to proof a variety of grammar, such as simple and complex sentences. This part ‘How appropriately and accurately you have used grammar in your letter will be assessed by an examiner.

So, here is the way how you can work on grammar:

Use a variety of sentence structures: Demonstrate to the examiner that you can use a variety of sentence structures. Use some simple but also more complex sentences to show variety in your grammar. Something like, instead of saying, say, I am writing to complain because the product I bought last week was defective and it gave me a lot of trouble.

Common errors: Look for common errors like subject-verb agreement, usage of articles and prepositions. Anywho, read both of those sentences above again and see how the first sounds weird; your goal is to make sure that thing doesn’t happen when someone reads your.