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06/03/2012

IELTS Writing Task 1: Useful Language

Some IELTS test-takers memorise a stock of useful phrases for both writing tasks. This is not cheating
learning expressions by heart and reproducing them in an appropriate context is one of the most fundamental
ways to improve in a second language. The key is to stick to learning effective signposting phrases; that is,
expressions whose only function is to link ideas and which can therefore be used when writing about any
topic. See the list below for suggestions for IELTS Writing Task 1. For each function, the language is graded
for level, from regular use (Bands 5-6) to higher-level use (Bands 7-9).

Introducing the topic

The graph shows / The table reveals
The chart displays / The diagram illustrates
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Some interesting facts concerning are revealed in the diagram.

Several key trends are revealed bySearch
the graph
Hereshowing

Introducing the first set of data

Beginning with the
To begin with the
Let me begin by describing the

Introducing the second set of data

Meanwhile, the shows that
As for the , it shows that
Turning to the , it can be seen that

Introducing the first major trend

First of all, it is clear that
Most noticeably of all, it can be seen that
The first result worth pointing out is that

Introducing lesser trends

Another trend that can be observed is that
It is also worth pointing out that
Also worth noting is that

Exceptions to the main trend

However, this was not always the case.
However, it should be pointed out that
There was one noticeable exception, however.

Comparing and contrasting

Similarly, / By contrast,
A similar trend can be observed in
The results for , however, reveal a markedly different trend.

Adding figures
The figures were X and Y respectively.
, at X. / , with Y. (Usage note: use at when you mean the figure was; use with when you
mean something had)
, at/with X and Y respectively.

Concluding and summarising

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To sum up, / In summary, / In short,

Overall, / On the whole,
The main thing that can be observed here is that

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07/10/2012 - 3:06 pm Len (@Len_loto)
Thank you very muchI will take Ielts exam on December of the 15,2012. Im a bit nervous. Thank
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hi! which country you will take IELTS? coz i am planning to take also on Dec. 15.
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