Writing curriculum

Writing Skills

Choose a writing skill to improve how you plan, structure and express ideas across IELTS Writing tasks.

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8 learning pages
  1. 01Study guide
    Essay Planning

    How to approach Essay Planning in the IELTS test, with structure tips, common errors and worked examples.

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  2. 02Study guide
    Writing Introductions

    A step-by-step breakdown of Writing Introductions: what examiners look for and how to structure your response.

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  3. 03Study guide
    Writing Body Paragraphs

    Master Writing Body Paragraphs with clear strategy, sample language and the mistakes that cost candidates marks.

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  4. 04Study guide
    Writing Conclusions

    Everything on Writing Conclusions — structure, useful language, and example answers you can learn from.

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  5. 05Study guide
    Coherence and Cohesion

    Practical guidance on Coherence and Cohesion, covering technique, timing and the errors most candidates make.

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  6. 06Study guide
    Writing Vocabulary

    How to approach IELTS Writing Vocabulary in the IELTS test, with structure tips, common errors and worked examples.

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  7. 07Study guide
    Writing Grammar

    A step-by-step breakdown of IELTS Writing Grammar: what examiners look for and how to structure your response.

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  8. 08Study guide
    Paraphrasing

    Master Paraphrasing with clear strategy, sample language and the mistakes that cost candidates marks.

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