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IELTS Success Online: IELTS Writing Task 1 Preparation

Name: IELTS Success Online: IELTS Writing Task 1 Preparation
Rating: 5.0 (103 reviews)

Made by an ex-IELTS examiner. Learn how to quickly achieve Band 7+ in IELTS Writing Task 1! (Academic and General)

Created byJoe IELTS Examiner

Last updated 11/2025

English

What you'll learn

Learn accurate information about the IELTS exam from a former IELTS examiner.
Approach any chart or question type in IELTS Writing Task 1.
Learn what lowers your score in the IELTS Writing exam.
Manage IELTS Task 1 time constraints calmly and effectively.
Build a high-scoring report with excellent progression and description.
Learn about how to use vocabulary correctly and precisely to improve your score in the exam.
Feel confident and self-assured heading into your IELTS exam.
Get clear and supportive answers to all of your questions by using the Q&A tool.
Write high-quality reports and letters quickly and efficiently.
Write in a coherent and cohesive way, and link ideas with a sense of clear, logical progression.
Think like an IELTS examiner and apply this thinking in the writing test.

Course content

15 sections • 162 lectures • 7h 19m total length

Introduction1:41

Introduction2:30
1) Paraphrasing Using Synonyms8:09
Review: Paraphrasing Using Synonyms
2) Just Writing About the Highest and Lowest Numbers4:10
Review: Just Writing About the Highest and Lowest Numbers
3) Copying High Scoring Tasks4:39
Review: Copying High Scoring Tasks
4) Missing Out Large Sections of Numbers2:39
Review: Missing Out Large Sections of Numbers
5) Not Using Any Precise Numbers2:40
Review: Not Using Any Precise Numbers
6) Using Memorised Phrases4:06
Review: Using Memorised Phrases
7) Using One Sentence Paragraphs3:25
Review: Using One Sentence Paragraphs
8) No Logical Coherence3:21
Review: No Logical Coherence
9) Putting Your Overall Sentence At the End2:24
Review: Putting Your Overall Sentence At the End
(10) Not Repeating the Same Word Twice6:26
Review: Not Repeating the Same Word Twice
(11) Using a Template4:17
Review: Using a Template
(12) Expanding Sentences Randomly4:15
Review: Expanding Sentences Randomly
(13) Including Your Personal Opinion2:13
Review: Including Your Personal Opinion
(14) Adding a Conclusion2:24
Review: Adding a Conclusion
(15) Mentioning Everything That Is Happening In Your Overview2:38
Review: Mentioning Everything That Is Happening in Your Overview
(16) Overgeneralization2:39
Review: Overgeneralization
(17) Trying To Improve Your Score By Mixing Up the Verb Tenses3:52
Review: Trying To Improve Your Score By Mixing Up the Verb Tenses
(18) Trying to impress the examiner3:22
Review: Trying to impress the examiner
Final Review: Things That Lower Your Score

Introduction0:40
(1) Complex Verb tenses4:08
Review: Complex Verb tenses
(2) Random Longer Sentences3:37
Review: Random Longer Sentences
(3) Extra Complex Language6:50
Master clear communication in IELTS writing task 1 by using vocabulary that comes naturally and avoiding overly complex words, while practicing precise grammar and vocabulary to improve scores.
Review: Extra Complex Language
Final Review: Things That Lower Your Score

Introduction (Part 1 )1:24
Introduction (Part 2)3:15
Introduction (Part 3)8:16
Review: Introduction
(II) Use Natural Language3:02
Review: Natural Language
(III) Use Formal and Informal Language4:57
Compare formal and informal language in IELTS writing task 1 to understand precision, information density, and how word choice changes meaning across explicit examples and contrasts.
Review: Formal and Informal Language
(IV) Commonly Misused Words (part 1)4:40
(IV) Commonly Misused Words (part 2)1:39
Explains common misused words in IELTS writing task 1, focusing on efficiency versus effectiveness and the distinction between knowledge, learning, thinking, and skills.
(IV) Commonly Misused Words (part 3)2:28
Review: Commonly Misused Words (Parts 1 - 3)
(IV) Commonly Misused Words (part 4)2:55
(IV) Commonly Misused Words (part 5)2:19
(IV) Commonly Misused Words (part 6)3:29
Review: Commonly Misused Words (Parts 4 - 6)
(IX) Avoid Unnecessary Language – Fillers1:45
Review: Avoid Unnecessary Language – Fillers
(V) - Learn about synonyms4:15
Review: Learn about synonyms
(VI) - Collocate words correctly1:23
Review: Collocate words correctly
(VII) - Avoid Idiomatic Language1:46
Review: Avoid Idiomatic Language
Review: I - VII
(X) - Unnecessary Language – Duplication0:59
Eliminate unnecessary language by avoiding duplication, where you repeat the same information in subsequent sentences, as in the bar graph example, to improve your IELTS writing task 1 score.
Review: Unnecessary Language - Duplication
(XI) - Avoid Oral Language1:16
Review: Avoid Oral Language
(XII) - Avoid 'some / those' To Be Specific1:34
Review: Avoid 'some / those' To Be Specific
(XIII) - Avoid Exaggeration1:52
Review: Avoid Exaggeration
(XIV) - Use Precise Language (Part 1)1:51
(XIV) - Use Precise Language (Part 2)2:24
Improve your IELTS writing task 1 score by using precise language, choosing exact words over description, avoiding memorized phrases, and ensuring no exceptions with always or never.
Review: Use Precise Language
(XV) - Don’t overuse precise language2:52
Learn to use precise language in IELTS writing task 1 only to improve clarity, not to complicate meaning; avoid big vocabulary mistakes that dramatically lower your score.
Review: Don't overuse precise language
(XVI) - Ensure that Subjects are Fully Described1:58
Review: Ensure that Subjects are Fully Described
Review: VII - XVI
Introduction Useful Language1:15
1a. Line Graphs: Up Verbs3:01
Review: Up Verbs (Part 1)
Review: Up Verbs (Part 2)
1b. Line Graphs: Down Verbs2:03
Learn line graph down verbs such as plummet, drop, dip, slip back, and sink. See examples where numbers slip back, dip, drop, or plummet before rising again.
Review: Down Verbs (Part 1)
Review: Down Verbs (Part 2)
1c. Line Graphs: Stay the Same1:06
Review: Stay the Same
1d. Line Graphs: Up and Down Movement1:31
Review: Up and Down Movement (Part 1)
Review: Up and Down Movement (Part 2)
1e. Line Graphs: Variants2:44
Review: Variants (Part 1)
Review: Variants (Part 2)
1f. Line Graphs: Mixed Variants2:18
Learn to describe line graphs with mixed variance using surge, dip, static, and decline to clearly communicate chart details for IELTS writing task 1.
Review: Mixed Variants (Part 1)
Review: Mixed Variants (Part 2)
2a. Maps: Introduction1:17
Review: Introduction (Part 1)
2b/c. Maps: Locations2:13
Review: Locations (Part 1)
Review: Locations (Part 2)
2d. Maps: Key Features1:35
Review: Key Features (Part 1)
Review: Key Features (Part 2)
3a. Pie Charts: Describing Segments1:15
Review: Describing Segments (Part 1)
Review: Describing Segments (Part 2)
4a. Tables: Comparing1:20
Review: Comparing (Part 1)
Review: Comparing (Part 2)
5a. Processes: Ordering0:59
Review: Ordering (Part 1)
Review: Ordering (Part 2)
6a. Bar Charts: Bar Sizes1:58
Review: Bar Sizes (Part 1)
Review: Bar Sizes (Part 2)
Final Review: Useful Language

Introduction (Part 1)1:24
Introduction (Part 2)3:15
(II) Use Natural Language3:02
Review: Natural Language
(III) Use Formal and Informal Language2:13
Review: Formal and Informal Language
(IV) Commonly Misused Words (part 1)4:40
Explore commonly misused words in writing task 1, such as affect versus effect, there versus their, its versus it’s, then versus than, your versus you’re, and other word pairs.
(IV) Commonly Misused Words (part 2)1:39
(IV) Commonly Misused Words (part 3)2:28
Review: Commonly Misused Words (Parts 1 - 3)
(IV) Commonly Misused Words (part 4)2:55
(IV) Commonly Misused Words (part 5)2:19
(IV) Commonly Misused Words (part 6)3:29
Review: Commonly Misused Words (Parts 4 - 6)
(IX) Avoid Unnecessary Language – Fillers1:45
Review: Avoid Unnecessary Language – Fillers
(V) - Learn About Synonyms4:15
Review: Learn about synonyms
(VI) - Collocate Words Correctly1:23
Review: Collocate words correctly
(VII) - Avoid Idiomatic Language1:46
Review: Avoid Idiomatic Language
Review: I - VII
(VIII) - Phrasal verbs can be useful to avoid repetition4:59
Review: Phrasal Verbs
(X) - Unnecessary Language – Duplication0:59
Review: Unnecessary Language - Duplication
(XII) - Avoid 'some / those' To Be Specific1:34
Review: Avoid 'some / those' To Be Specific
(XIII) - Avoid Exaggeration1:52
Review: Avoid Exaggeration
(XIV) - Use Precise Language2:24
Review: Use Precise Language
(XV) - Don’t overuse precise language2:26
Review: Don't overuse precise language
Introduction Useful Language0:58
Formal Letters - Introduction2:21
Review: Formal Letters Introduction
Formal Letters - Opening0:54
Review: Opening
Formal Letters - Middle2:07
Review: Middle
Formal Letters - Closing0:23
Review: Closing
Informal Letters - Introduction1:33
Review: Informal Letters Introduction
Informal Letters - Opening1:18
Review: Opening
Informal Letters - Middle2:53
Explore precise phrases for informal letters in IELTS writing task 1 general, with guidance on opening lines, stating the main purpose, sharing updates, and paragraph transitions; practice with a teacher.
Review: Middle
Informal Letters - Closing0:35
Master informal letter closings by using friendly phrases like 'looking forward to hearing from you soon' and 'take care,' and end with 'yours' followed by your name.
Review: Closing

Introduction (Part 1)1:02
Introduction (Part 2)1:36
Review: Introduction
II. Subject-Verb Agreement (Part 1)2:03
II. Subject-Verb Agreement (Part 2)2:14
Review: Subject-Verb Agreement
III. Articles (AAnThe)2:39
Review: Articles (AAnThe)
IV. Pluralization and Countability2:27
Review: IV. Pluralization and Countability
V. Quantifiers (part 1)3:34
V. Quantifiers (part 2)3:14
Learn how to correctly use quantifiers in IELTS Writing Task 1 by avoiding absolute quantifiers, using precise or approximate figures appropriately, and maintaining consistent phrasing to accurately represent data.
Review: V. Quantifiers
VI. Prepositions1:27
VI. Prepositions (Part 2)2:15
VI. Prepositions (Part 3)2:19
Review: VI. Prepositions
VII. Comparative and Superlative Adjectives (Part 1)1:27
VII. Comparative and Superlative Adjectives (Part 2)1:49
Master common errors in comparative and superlative adjectives for IELTS writing task 1, using higher than for quantities, lower than for temperatures, and include that of for clarity.
Review: VII. Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
VIII. Use of the Passive Voice2:22
Review: VIII. Use of the Passive Voice
IX. Sentence Fragments (part 1)1:55
IX. Sentence Fragments (part 2)1:41
IX. Sentence Fragments
X. Word Order (Part 1)1:01
Improve your IELTS writing task 1 by mastering word order: structure sentences with subject, verb, and object, and connect ideas with transition words; revise to place modifiers correctly.
X. Word Order (Part 2)1:41
Review: X. Word Order
XI. Conjunction Use2:27
Review: XI. Conjunction Use
XII. Redundancy4:56
Review: XII. Redundancy

Introduction - Sentences (Part 1)0:47
Introduction - Sentences (Part 2)4:14
Master sentence structure for IELTS writing by understanding simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences. Learn to connect ideas with clauses and communicate clearly to examiners, avoiding overly long, confusing constructions.
Review: Sentences
2. Simple Sentences2:14
Review: Simple Sentences
3. Compound Sentences3:21
Review: Compound Sentences
4. Complex Sentences5:15
Review: Complex Sentences
Introduction (Planning Your Answer Academic)0:39
Example - Line Graph3:10
Plan and describe a line graph showing rural-to-urban population movement across three countries, using two paragraphs and an overall view to present data and future predictions.
Example - Table2:52
Review: Planning Your Answer
Introduction - (How to Write Each Section Academic) (Part 1)0:47
Introduction - (How to Write Each Section Academic) (Part 2)2:02
Practice is essential to improve IELTS writing task 1; there is no magic sentence or shortcut. Practice each task type over time before the exam.
Introduction - (How to Write Each Section Academic) (Part 3)0:51
Academic Outline - Background Sentences4:44
Academic Outline - Overall Sentence2:58
Academic Outline - Finished Introduction2:07
Academic Outline - Introduction Body Paragraphs1:10
Academic Outline - Key Feature2:20
Academic Outline - Comparisons5:44
Academic Outline - Fully Finished Report2:22
Review: Academic Outline
Task 1 Academic Structure - Introduction0:54
Introduce the task 1 academic structure and cover pie charts, line graphs, tables, bar charts, process diagrams, and maps, with an example included.
1. Structure - Line Graphs / Pie charts / Tables / Bar Charts2:29
Example: Line Graphs6:06
Example: Table6:00
Example: Pie Charts5:07
Example: Bar Charts5:02
2. Structure - Processes2:15
Example: Processes5:33
3. Structure - Maps1:57
Example: Maps5:02

Introduction (Part 1)0:47
Introduction (Part 2)4:14
Review: Sentences
Simple Sentences2:14
Review: Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences3:21
Review: Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences5:15
Review: Complex Sentences
Introduction (Planning Your Answer General)0:36
Example - Formal Letter2:10
Introduction - (How to Write Each Section General) (Part 1)0:36
Introduction - (How to Write Each Section General) (Part 2)0:43
Master the IELTS writing task 1 letter structure by opening with salutation and introductory sentences, outlining body paragraphs, and closing. See formal and informal examples to improve your exam score.
General Outline - Letter Opening4:07
Choose the correct formality for the letter opening and include a salutation, using dear for formal and hi for informal, with examples like dear Sir or Madam.
General Outline - Letter Middle2:47
General Outline - Letter Closing1:28
General Outline - Finished Letter1:14
Review: General Outline
Structure - Formal + Informal Letter1:45
Example - Formal Letter7:55
Example - Informal Letter6:13

Requirements

You do not need to know anything about the IELTS exam to take this course.
A decent level of English. (B1 / IELTS 5 / intermediate minimum)
Enthusiasm and the willingness to work hard!

Description

MADE BY A FORMER IELTS EXAMINER AND BRITISH COUNCIL EXAMS TRAINER THIS COURSE CAN DRAMATICALLY BOOST YOUR SCORE IN THE IELTS WRITING EXAM.

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Reasons to study this course

1. An expertly designed IELTS course from a former IELTS examiner and British Council Exams Trainer.

"After scoring band 6.5 in writing 5 times in a row, I finally took this course and ended up with 7.5" - Laura from Russia

2. This course will teach you what not to do in the exam based on my years of examining experience.

"I stopped copying sentences and high scoring essays. I instantly went from Band 6 to Band 7 in writing." = Susan from China

3. Incredible testimonials, with some students going from Band 6.0 to Band 7.0/7.5 after just a few classes.

"This IELTS course goes into much more detail than the others I have tried and the trainer is an expert.” – Jessica from China

4. A teacher with thousands of hours of 1-to-1 IELTS tuition and an excellent reputation.

"I learnt so much! I jumped from 6.5 to 7.5 in writing in only one month with this course." – Wong from China

5. Nothing to lose with Udemy's simple 30-day money-back guarantee.

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6. All lectures are fully downloadable for access anywhere, any time.

Prepare for the IELTS writing in just a few hours! Don't do endless courses, just focus on the most important information you need to know.

7. Receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the whole course.

Should I take this course?

Have you taken the IELTS Writing in the past and not received your desired score?

Are you taking the IELTS Writing exam for the first time and want to have the best essay writing preparation available?

Do you want to be taught by an instructor who teaches IELTS Writing every day, and has already helped thousands of students to improve their English and realise their IELTS goals, from Band 6 to Band 8 and beyond?

If you answered 'yes' to any of the questions above, then this course is for you.

Do not waste time and money on exam after exam after exam. Take this course to improve your English, learn the tips, tools and techniques to get the band score you need, and achieve IELTS Writing success now!

How will this course help me?

This course will teach you how to write what the IELTS examiners want to read in IELTS Writing Task 1. It is aimed at students who are trying to achieve Band 7, but will also be extremely valuable for any students aiming for Band 6 or Band 8. Even Band 9 students will learn something new here!

It teaches you what not to do and what to do in the exam. Based on my thousands of hours of examining experience.

During this course, you will:

1. Get clear accurate advice based on my thousands of hours of examining experience.

2. Make simple changes to your writing to dramatically boost your score in the exam.

3. Learn what lowers your score in the exam.

4. Think like an IELTS Examiner and use this knowledge in the exam.

5. Apply some simple skills to achieve one half band higher in the exam.

6. Practice some example writing structure .

7. Feel confident about the exam.

8. Write in a coherent and cohesive way to improve your marks.

9. Gain knowledge of new vocabulary that can improve your lexical resource score.

What do you use to teach your course?

There are three key ingredients in the IELTS Success Online - IELTS Writing Task 1:

1. Lessons. The lessons in this course work. I know this because of the high scores of my past students. The lessons are clear, direct, and focused entirely on improving the quality of your writing. We will waste no time.

2. Materials. The materials I have included in this course are the materials which have helped my past students to score band 7 and above in the IELTS exam. These high-quality materials include helpful, clear descriptions of IELTS techniques, example answers to IELTS writing questions and common mistakes to avoid. Everything you see in this course is a collection of all the techniques I have learnt over the years with my many IELTS students.

3. Teacher. My name is Joe, and I have a social media channel called Joe IELTS Examiner that is one of the most popular English learning channels in the world. I am a British native speaker, IELTS Examiner, Teacher trainer, coach, Award winning writer and former British Council employee. I have helped thousands of students improve their IELTS scores and have been teaching since 2012.

So what are you waiting for? Enrol on the course today and let's get you started on the road to IELTS success.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to improve their score in IELTS Writing Task 1.
Anyone who hasn't achieved the score they want in IELTS Writing Task 1.
Anyone who feels confused about all the different advice online about IELTS Writing Task 1.

IELTS Success Online: IELTS Writing Task 1 Preparation

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Course content

Part A: Introduction1 lecture • 2min

Part B: Basic Information (Academic + General)1 lecture • 10min

Part C: Things That Lower Your Score (Academic)19 lectures • 1hr 10min

Part C: Things That Lower Your Score (General)4 lectures • 15min

Part D: Things That Improve Your Score: Introduction (Academic + General)3 lectures • 7min

Part D: Things That Improve Your Score: Lexical Resource (Academic)37 lectures • 1hr 27min

Part D: Things That Improve Your Score: Lexical Resource (General)29 lectures • 1hr 4min

Part D: Things That Improve Your Score: Grammar (Academic + General)20 lectures • 44min

Part D: Things That Improve Your Score: Coherence and Cohesion (Academic)28 lectures • 1hr 28min

Part D: Things That Improve Your Score: Coherence and Cohesion (General)16 lectures • 45min

Requirements

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Who this course is for: