IELTS General: Writing Task 1 - 14 Top Tips!
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- I've trained thousands of students for success on their IELTS exam by using these 14 tips! Now it's your turn. You'll learn what you MUST do to get the highest score on your IELTS General Writing Task 1. Find out how to easily identify the type and purpose of each letter, and how to start and end your letter perfectly. Learn to save time and effort by using standard expressions. Understand the scoring criteria, so you know exactly what to do and what NOT to do. Visit www.GoodLuckIELTS.com for a free guide to the IELTS, and download my free resource at www.engvid.com/ielts-general-... with sample letters, sample topics, key expressions, tips, and much more. Good luck!
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Hi. I'm Rebecca from engVid. If you need to do the IELTS general exam, I'm sure it's for a very important reason. Perhaps you're trying to immigrate to another country, or get admission to a college program, or join a professional training program. Whatever your reason, I know you want to get the highest marks possible. Right? Of course. So I'm going to help you to do exactly that in one particular area of the exam, and that's in your writing section. Now, in the writing section there are two parts, one is a letter and one is an essay. In this lesson we will focus on how you can get the highest marks possible in the letter-writing section. Okay? The 14 tips that I'm going to give you I promise you, if you apply each one of these things, step by step you're going to get more and more marks. Okay? So stick with me and we will go through them. Let's get started.
So, the first thing you have to identify when you read the letter-writing task is: What type of letter am I being asked to write? Is it a formal letter, is it a semi-formal letter, or is it an informal letter? Well, how do you know that? Well, you can know it in a few ways and I'm going to explain them, but one of the ways that you can know it is to look at the second point that you need to understand, is to identify the purpose of the letter because some purposes are more formal than other purposes. All right? For example, some formal letters might ask you to request information; or apply for a job; or complain about a product or a service, maybe to an airline, maybe to a store, something like that; or to make a suggestion or a recommendation. All right? To a shopping mall, to a restaurant, something like that. These are more formal situations. These are when we are writing to people or companies that we don't know. All right? That's the clue: You don't have anybody's name, you just have the name of the company.
All right. Semi-formal letters might include things like this: Complaining to a landlord; or explaining something, a problem or a situation to a neighbour; or asking a professor for permission to miss an exam or to submit your assignment late. Whatever it is. Okay? The details vary. Doesn't matter. And here, what's...? What identifies the semi-formal? The semi-formal we know it's still a kind of a formal situation, but here we usually do know somebody's name. You would know the name of your landlord, or your professor, or your neighbour, for example. Right? So that means something in terms of the way that you write the letter, the language, the tone, the style. All of this is affected by whether it's formal, semi-formal, or informal. And I'll explain more to you as we go along.
Now, examples of informal letters might be where you're being asked to invite a friend, or thank a friend, or apologize to a friend, or ask for advice from someone that you know. Okay? Here what's important is that you really know this person well and you're probably going to call them by first name. So I'm going to explain exactly how all of this translates into the next step, which is how you begin your letter.
So the first step was to identify the type of letter. Second step, the purpose. Now the third step is to open and close the letter correctly. Once you've done steps one and two, you will know how to do this step. Because if it's a formal letter then you start with: "Dear Sir" or "Madam", and you end with: "Yours faithfully". Okay? That's how it is. If it's a semi-formal letter, you will start with something like: "Dear Mr. Brown" or "Dear Ms. Stone" or "Mrs. Stone". "Ms." Is when you don't know if a woman is married or not, or if she's just a modern woman. And you end the semi-formal letter with something like: "Yours sincerely". Okay? What we're trying to do is to match up the formality of the situation with these terms that we're using. Okay? The opening and closing salutations they're called, these are called. All right? Next is the informal one.
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Hlo ma'm..Which website you recommend at the end.
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Dear rebecca
I saw your video on writing one day before my ielts test and it helped me tremendously to understand the concept of writing and i achieved band 7 in writing. Thanks.
I would like to inform you that you are one of the most amazing teachers, I have ever seen in my life. Thank you so much for making such a paramount video for us! I really appreciate that.
that was the best lesson that i learnt during my IELTS studyings and really appreciated to watch and know you here. Thank you so much and wish the best for future works.
I want to thank you from my heart. I'm writing this after receiving my score/result. I booked a computer based test, which was scheduled for after 3 days. Clearly i underestimated it and it was an impulsive decision. However, your this lecture made it a cake walk no joke!
Thank you.
Thank You Rebeca.Very helpful video :)
Rebecca, thank you so much for making this video.
I've been practicing letter writing for a while, these points had gave me a clearer view of the requirements.
Thanks.
Who would dislike this kind of informative video?
This is definitely accurate and perfectly presented. 👌
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Thank you very much Rebeca.Highly appreciated
The Best teacher I have in my Life. So concise and complete
That's the best video explaining ielts writing test format. Although i did ielts but it has expired now. I was thinking to join training classes again but thanks for saving my money. Regards. You seem to be such a humble and helpful person
Thank you Rebecca for such a great lesson. It's really useful for me, I have been struggling for the last 6 months to score high bands and you are helping me a lot. Thanks
This is undoubtedly one of the most comprehensive yet easy to understand, ielts FREE lesson i have got! Thank you so very much!!!
Thanks Ma, Love the way you made every point simple to understand.
Rebecca your training is too good.I am feeling confident for IELTS due to your sessions.Thanks.
wow, you mentioned a lot of things i'm unaware of before, no wonder i only had a 6.5 in writing last time. thank you very much !
Thanks Rebecca! Your video helped me a lot in my IELTS...got an 8 overall, thanks!
I have never seen a teacher like you ...thank you so much
This is one of the BEST video on youtube to cover this topic. Brilliant! And thanks to share such a wonderful information.
That was a great lesson thank you so much, This session helped me to understand the structure of letters and what are the common mistakes normally reaerating. I really appreciate the way of teaching and I believe you are the one of the best IELTS teacher if compare with other's.
Thanks a lot for sharing valuable tips.
thank you too much for your sincere tips and explanation, this is the first time to watch for you and its the best time because you are the best teacher, thank you again from Egypt
Thank you for your inputs. I watched few of your videos. With 3 days of preparation i got overall 8 and in writing 7.5.
Thank you for your videos
Hi.. Could you pls share the tips of other modules with me as well?
HI Susila
may i know how did you get 8 score just 3 days of preparation. were you already excellent in writing and reading.
People it's an english skills test. its not something you can learn in 3 days, but you can def learn how to prepare for the test. Her english might already be an 8 thats how she got 8 bands. thats the secret. if you want to score good, your english must be on par with that.
3 days 😹😆😆haha...
lolz u susila. pls write full else it will look comedy☺
Thanks Rebecca. This is the best video so far on letter writing in lELTS. Really appreciated!
Thank you so much, writing GT is my biggest nightmare, know it's never been easier before.
Really from the deepest point of my heart, thank you.
Thanks a lot Rebecca for your painstaking videos, I got my desired score in ielts band 8.5, l9, r9, w7, s8
This video replaces any other writing video on CZcams. Excellent explanation ! Thank you so much.
it is outstanding and indeed helpful tips in writing task 1, I must follow these tips in order to get my target band.. More Power!
This is undoubtedly the most effective video on Task 1 IELTS general writing on youtube.
Thank you very much for your excellent , complete and honest presentation.
Rebecca, you are a great teacher! Thanks for your brilliant explanation.
This is where the difficulty is, thank you for making it clear and concise.
One of the finest video I have come across, many thanks Rebecca for such a nice and thoroughly explained video. Surely will help me in ielts writing preparation.
Helpful video, thanks Rebecca
Thank you so much for the video and keep sharing your knowledge. I really appreciate it.
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I loved it.
Hats off to you ma'am.
The way you explained it ,is just 👌.
Thank you for being so helpful.
This is the best video about GT task 1 that I found until now. Thank you very much!
Great video Rebecca! This is great advice for those preparing to take the IELTS. 👍
Dear Mam, I'm very much impressed by the content in the video. I'm thankful to you for creating and sharing this info to us. I'll definitely follow them and will let you know the scores ASAP.
Very helpful information and well structured. Thank you very much Rebecca.
Hello Miss Rebecca , you are a perfect teacher who can make anyone learn in a perfect way. I know few things but the way you respond of every thing in the video have made he understood it very well .Thank you very much .
I watched this writing tutorial along with some others and I was able to get 7.0 in Writing in General Training. Thanks a lot!!!
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Gourav Makhija it was actually helpful. I don’t do marketing kind of stuff
@@gouravmakhija8470 hi . Did you use this channel during your study? Advice me please
RIP SUKHMAN CHOHLA SAHIB If you are preparing for study visa, then you will need to take Academic exam. General Training exams are for those who want to apply for direct PR(Permanent Residence). Difference in exam is in Writing and Reading sections. General Training exam is slightly easier than Academic.
Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart, Madam Rebecca! May all the best be with you!
thank you so much. your video classes have been so fruitful for me.
Thank you so much for these series of videos.
I m finding them very practical an useful
Thank you soooo much Rebecca for helping us. I really appreciate. God bless you.
Your teaching skills is really excellent. . You make everything easy when you start talking ... thank you so much
I recommend every IELTS student, they should watch this video before appearing for exam.. amazing...thanks Rebecca
dear Rebecca im ur huge fan we want u to keep uploading these kinds of videos.....
Tqq so much mam for giving this much information about writing
Very informative and to the point explanation. Thank you for such detailed information and great specifics about writing different types of letters.
Thanks for doing this. This is great and a big help! Good job!
That was a great lesson thank you so much, hopefully I'll get the desired score.
I just can say that you are the best teacher I have ever seen.
Thnak you for your time and videos
Thank you Ma'am. Explanation was step by step.
Thank you so much for sharing the tips of writing in IELST.
Thank you Rebecca for the wonderful tips. God bless you.
Thank you for your excellent lesson !
Hats off to you for providing us such an informative and helpful video.
Thank you so much for your great time, beautiful lessons.
Thank you mam for your valuable insights. They're really helpful for my preparation.
Dear Madam, Thank you so much for all the support and suggestions you have shared with us. It is really helping me to understand the writing general task 1. Will follow you from now onward. Once again thanks a ton:-) Regards RV
Thank you so much, Rebecca. This video was very useful :)
Thank you Rebecca, it is an amazing and very helpful content!
Thank you so much. I needed that a lot. Keep doing good work
Thank you Rebecca!
You are awesome! The way you teach is clear and helpful.
I didn't know the difference between informal and formal letter,my pleasure for that clarification.
Thank you very much ma'am, that was a perfect lesson.
Thank you for this lesson I am sure I can use the knowledge you shared on my future ielts exam.
This video helped me a lot. Thank you so much!
Far better than all my english teachers in school combined.....i am preparing for my ielts GT exam.....thank you for the video.
I love your class, Rebeca. Thanks so much.
Wowww u explained each details so precisely... Thanks a ton
Watching this as tomorrow is my exam.. really grateful i will make it through your help
I love your classes. You are a great teacher!!!
thank you so much, those principles are still working today.
Thank you Ms. Rebecca. It's really beneficial. God bless you
Thank you! you’re such a great help. :)
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I didn't see a smart awesome instructor like you.wit all due respect. That is great beneficial for me
tkanks a lot you're explaining the lessons very well and you have an amizing mode teaching different of others all the best
Your video is of great help for Ielts trainer too :) Thanks so much
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Thank you Rebecca. This video was so helpful to me and I have learned something important.
Great work Madam Rebecca. Thank you very much for such a precise explanation.
Rebecca, you are just awesome trainer! Really informative!
I love your videos. Thank you!
Excellent video! Thank you so much!
Rebecca you are doin a good job thank you very much for your help im more confident for my ielts test
Thanks so much, this lesson was so incredible helpful to me.
Thank you Rebeca mam. You are so nice and polite in your topics you teach. God Bless you.
Hello Rebecca, thank you very much for your English lessons. It is of great help to polish the language and avoid mistakes often overlooked.
Can you please post videos on Celpip preparation too? Thank you again.
thank you very much for your very simplified language and ideas
Thank you very much Rebeca. Its very helpful
Thank you for this helpful course!
This is so far the best video I have watched on task 1
Thanks Mrs. Rebecca. How useful your course is! I regret not finding it earlier. :)
My test is next Sat July.7th. and I was looking for some tips on Writing and found you more than interesting. All I need is 7 in Writing the others are fine .
This is very informative. I found the free resource that you mentioned towards the end of the session very helpful for my practice.