In Speaking, the goal is to sound natural while using a range of idiomatic and complex structures.
— Brings a definitive, rounded finish to the essay.
(Perfect for process diagrams.) Describing Trends and Changes
The IELTS Writing and Speaking band descriptors specifically reward and "awareness of collocation."
— Essential for comparing contrasting charts in Task 1. 4. Concluding and Summarizing
In the Writing module, especially Task 2, your goal is to appear objective and intellectually rigorous. "It is widely believed that..." "There is a growing concern about..." "It is often argued that..." Developing Arguments & Adding Info "Furthermore," or "Moreover," "Another important point is that..." "Not only that, but..." Contrasting Ideas "Nevertheless," or "On the contrary," "Having said that," or "On the flip side," "Despite the increasing likelihood of..." Giving Examples & Clarifying "For instance," or "Take ... as an example." "To put it another way," "This clearly shows that..." Describing Trends (Task 1) "One of the clear points to note is that..." "A surge in..." or "A gradual decline in..." "The data depicts a substantial increase..." IELTS Speaking Module: Natural & Idiomatic
— Used to introduce widely accepted societal facts.