There is both an ’Academic Writing’ and ’General Training Writing’ section depending on which IELTS exam is taken. The Learning Institute prepares you for either course.

1) Academic Writing: this module for IELTS consists of 2 sections. One is a test of your ability to describe a graph or chart, the second is to present an argument about a topic. The type of questions the IELTS examiners can put in the test can differ greatly depending on what type of argument or graph they want you to write about. This is why the candidate taking the test must prepare using a wide array of materials. Looking at graphs and noticing patterns or differences can be a daunting task if you do not know what to look for. Forming arguments can be an easy process as long as you know the proper steps and structure to follow.

Test Summary

Part 1 - Summarising a graph or table (33%) - The candidate must present/ describe/ interpret or compare data using appropriate and accurate language.

Part 2 - Writing an extensive piece (66%) - Candidates are presented with a point of view, which they will need to either support or attack using supportive evidence. To compare and contrast ideas and points and then evaluate and come to a conclusive answer.

2) General Training Writing: this module also contains 2 sections. The first is a short letter and the second is to present an extended, organised response to an issue.

Test Summary

Part 1 - Writing a short letter (33%) - Respond to task, show familiarity with letter writing style and use appropraite language.

Part 2 - Writing an extensive piece (66%) - Candidates are presented with a point of view, which they will need to either support or attack using supportive evidence. To compare and contrast ideas and points and then evaluate and come to a conclusive answer.

The Learning Institute has put together a large selection of materials that cover the writing module comprehensively. The course designed by The Learning Insitute starts of by teaching the candidate about what is expected of them in an IELTS test. After this, the skills of setting out a piece of writing including giving your work correct grammar and structure. The final step is to teach the candidate about forming opinions and writing arguments. As well as teaching you how to write, we also show you how to approach other writing tasks, such as describing graphs and charts in a professional manner. What to look for when you are shown graphs and charts is simple if you know what you are looking for, our teachers can show you what the IELTS examiners will be looking for.