Do you want to get Band 7 or higher in IELTS Writing Task 2?
Hello, I'm Charlie, a former IELTS Examiner from England. I will show you exactly what IELTS Examiners want for a Band 7 (and higher)....and how you can give it to them using my unique Communicative Writing Method.
Let's get started!
LEARN FROM AN EX-IELTS EXAMINER
We all know that you need Band 7 in IELTS Writing to enter university, to get a visa or to get a job.
And Writing Task 2 is the hardest part of the test. You're probably worried about failing the test.
Or maybe you've taken the IELTS test several times and you are stuck at Band 6.
So why is getting Band 7 so difficult?
You think you've done everything right!.
You think you've followed the 'rules'.
But you can't reach Band 7.
Even worse, the IELTS test is expensive!
And you may need Band 7 quickly!
But if you don't get Band 7, you may have to abandon your plans to live, work and study abroad.
You're worried and frustrated, and sometimes you think about giving up.
But don't worry. I've helped thousands of IELTS students like you.
I know the reasons why people fail to get Band 7 in IELTS Writing.
To get Band 6, you can usually follow 'rules', tips and templates.
But Band 7 is different.
To get Band 7 and Band 8, you need specific help and advice.
You need to know exactly what the IELTS Examiners are looking for.
You need to know what to give the IELTS Examiner.
In This Course, You Will Learn:
- how to get Band 7+ for the 4 different assessment criteria
- what IELTS Examiners are actually looking for
- how to plan your essay using my 4 Step Planning Process
- how to expand your ideas so that it gets Band 7 and Band 8
- how to structure your ideas and arguments in a logical way
- how to write the introduction, body and conclusion of the different essay types
- how to write flexibly
- how to use precise vocabulary in your writing
- how to write examples - and what NOT to do
- the grammatical structures you need to use for Band 7+
- the common mistakes made by IELTS Test Takers
- the key differences between Band 6 and Band 7
- the key differences between Band 7 and Band 8
- how to quickly check your essay for the errors that prevent you getting Band 7+
- and much more!
By working through this course, you will master everything you need to get a Band 7 or higher in IELTS Writing Task 2.
"Detailed explanations along with strategies and tips. It's a really helpful course for preparing for IELTS Writing Task 2."
Aisha Khan
Pakistan
"Great course. Easy to understand. Clearly explains how to get Band 7 in writing. I recommend it."
Sergey Pecherkin
Ukraine
"I took IELTS 4 times, always stuck at 6 in writing, then I took this course. Got 7.5!!! Thank you!!"
Phong Van Anh
Vietnam
Louis Skosana
South Africa
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Complete Course Curriculum
Introduction
- Introduction to the Course (02:37)
- Introduction to IELTS Writing Task 2 (16:10)
Part 1: Understanding The Assessment Criteria
- Introduction To The Assessment Criteria (4:45)
- How Do IELTS Examiners Use The Assessment Criteria? (9:38)
Task Response: How To Get Band 7+
- What is Task Response? (1:45)
- Addressing The Task (9:38)
- Addressing The Task: How To Get Band 7 (15:21)
- What Is Position? (6:31)
- Position: How To Get Band 7 (14:29)
- Developing Your Ideas (5:19)
- Developing Your Ideas: How To Get Band 7 (19:52)
- Task Response: Summary (2:39)
Coherence and Cohesion: How To Get Band 7+
- What Is Coherence And Cohesion? (4:32)
- How Well Are Your Ideas Organised? (13:02)
- Organisation: How To Get Band 7 (13:30)
- How Well Are Your Ideas Linked? (3:39)
- Cohesive Device #1: Referencing (5:23)
- Cohesive Device #2: Lexical Cohesion (9:08)
- Cohesive Device #3: Substitution (5:39)
- Cohesive Device #4: Relative Pronouns (3:27)
- Cohesive Device #5: Conjunctions (4:44)
- Cohesive Device #6: Transition Signals (7:08)
- Cohesion: How To Get Band 7 (13:15)
- Paragraphing (4:01)
- Paragraphing: How To Get Band 7 (5:19)
- Coherence And Cohesion: Summary (2:44)
Lexical Resource: How To Get Band 7+
- What Is Lexical Resource? (3:01)
- How Wide Is Your Vocabulary? (16:30)
- Vocabulary Range: How To Get Band 7 (21:43)
- How Accurate Is Your Vocabulary? (5:47)
- Lexical Accuracy: How To Get Band 7 (5:03)
- Lexical Resource: Summary (5:45)
Grammatical Range And Accuracy: How To Get Band 7+
- What Is Grammatical Range And Accuracy? (1:55)
- How Wide Is Your Grammar? (6:28)
- How To Use Complex Sentences (11:16)
- How To Use Complex Noun Phrases (11:20)
- How To Use Complex Verb Phrases (6:35)
- How To Use Complex Verb Patterns (5:15)
- How Accurate Is Your Grammar? (9:56)
- Grammatical Range And Accuracy: How To Get Band 7 (16:50)
- Grammatical Range And Accuracy: Summary (6:28)
- Part 1: Summary (8:52)
Part 2: Planning Your Essay
- Planning Your Essay (6:07)
- 4 Step Planning Process (1:48)
- Step #1: Understand Your Task (21:23)
- Two-Sided Discussion Essay Questions (17:08)
- Opinion Essay Questions (10:23)
- Problem Solution Essay Questions (6:32)
- Direct Question Essays (6:11)
- Step #2: Decide Your Position (15:00)
- Step #3: Extending Your Ideas (Part 1) (18:19)
- Step #3: Extending Your Ideas (Part 2) (13:56)
- Step #4: Structuring Your Essay (11:21)
- Band 6 v Band 7 Essay Planning (6:02)
- Planning Your Essay: Summary (6:00)
Part 3: Writing Your Essay
- Writing Your Essay (2:44)
- Writing The Introduction (3:29)
- Writing The Introduction: Examples (30:11)
- Writing The Body: Topic Sentences (10:04)
- Writing The Body: Supporting Details (20:24)
- Writing The Body: Example (10:38)
- Writing The Conclusion (5:21)
- Writing The Conclusion: Examples (11:24)
- Writing The Conclusion: Common Problems (4:39)
- Checking Your Writing (19:54)
- Writing Your Essay: Summary (2:26)
Your Instructor
Charles Cornelius is a qualified teacher and former IELTS Examiner with 25 years' teaching experience all over the world. He has worked for some of the major English language schools including International House, IDP and The British Council. He holds a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Bath and is a certified English language teacher. He is an experienced teacher trainer, and he has carried out training in English language teaching techniques to classroom teachers in several countries. Charles is the author of two bestselling books and runs "IELTS Charlie", one of the most highly rated IELTS websites in the world. His courses, for both English language learners and teachers, have been taken by over 70,000 students in over 160 countries around the world.