Wondering why there are language proficiency tests for your study abroad dream to be a reality? Language is the medium of communication in a region, and each country has its own language. So, if you wish to study abroad and settle there to make the most of the glories of global education, you must know or at least understand the language. Every country has a specific language proficiency test that needs to be cleared for your global education journey ahead. The two most common language proficiency tests today are PTE, TOEFL and IELTS.

A bit about the IELTS exam

IELTS is the language proficiency test that is valid for the major global education destinations, some of which are the U.S.A, the U.K., Australia, and Canada. IELTS is an acronym for International English Language Testing System. The exam is designed to test the language skills of non-native English speakers for their study abroad. It also helps them bridge the language barrier and make the best of career development and livelihood opportunities.

The IELTS exam is the all-round English language assessment, testing individuals on all 4 skills, namely- Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing. The exam lasts for a maximum of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Over 3 million individuals appear for the IELTS exam each year. IELTS is owned by IDP IELTS.

Among all the different sections of the test, the writing module is considered to be the most difficult. It has high uncertainty of question and topic choices, and also the time constraints because the test taker has to think of writing ideas, write a minimum of 400 words, edit, and even re-check within the set time limit.

So, as a help to all you global aspirants due to appear for the IELTS writing module. We shall focus on the section individually today.

The IELTS Writing module

The IELTS writing test lasts for an hour and includes two tasks. The first task is limited to 20 minutes and the candidate has to pen down a minimum of 150 words. While the second task requires at least 250 words in 40 minutes. The second task has twice the weightage than the first task. Sounds tough right!

Here are a few tips to improve IELTS writing band scores!

Confidence

Don’t panic or get confused! It’s all about how you are conveying your thoughts and how you feel about the subject matter. Use words and data that show confidence and awareness. There is no wrong or right answer for this section. The examiner must like it. That’s it!

Quality attempting

Before you dive right in with your ink, go through the questions and understand them clearly. Also, don’t miss out on attempting any questions. Give a try to both tasks and give your marks. Your marks are based on your efforts.

Memorize guidelines

Keep the rules and requirements to clear the IELTS writing module in mind. See to it that you write adhering to the word limit and that too in the assigned timeline. If the minimum requirement is not met. The attempt will be invalid.

Originality

The only thing that will differentiate your writing from the others is the words, tone, and writing style. Don’t repeat the words in the question like a toddler or even use mugged-up verbiage. Plagiarism is prohibited while taking the IELTS writing test.

Structuring

Refrain from bulleting. Go for forming small paragraphs, it sets a great impression and also boasts your content organization skills. Paragraphs keep your work neater than pointers and haphazard text. Dedicate a paragraph to each writing idea or opinion.

Crisp proof-reading

If you think more is great, then you are mistaken. Keep your writing concise and organized. Ensure that there are no grammatical mistakes. Also check punctuation, spelling mistakes, and typos before your final submission. Lengthy answers might be a turn-off.

Content flow

As expressed earlier, structuring is crucial and it is similarly important to give your writing a guided flow. Give an introduction, and write a crisp & informative body supported by relevant information and real-life or factual examples.

Online help

Uncertainty is a great factor that plays with your mind before you appear for the IELTS writing module. Keep this stress away. Practice with mock papers available online before the exam. This will give you a hang of the kind of tasks that will be a part of the exam.

Thorough homework

In the above point, we talked about how you can practice with online papers. Once you have attempted a practice paper online. You can practice time-bound writing on similar subject matters. Try keeping the time duration lesser as you practice.

Prioritize

We now know that there are two tasks in the IELTS writing module and the second one has more weightage than the first. Attempt accordingly, give more time to the second task than the first one. But, attempt both with sincerity and in the right presence of mind.

Focus

As your English teacher would advise you back at school!, Stick to a single voice, and don’t ramble between topics and writing styles. This will confuse the examiner a great deal and you will end up getting a poor band score.

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