Describing PIe Charts for International certifications: BULATS & Academic IELTS

1. Description of pie charts

2. How would you describe this graphic?

3. How to do it?
1. Introduction
2. Major trends
3. Describe the rest of the graphic
4. Conclusion:
a) Summary or/and
b) Surprising facts or/and
c) Future actions

4. 1. Introduction
• The chart shows (what.../ who…/when.. / where..)
- When: in + year/month
from... to..
• The (study/research/survey) was carried out (in + date/ by + agent)
• The pie chart illustrates
• This graph provides information on…

5. 2. Major trends (the biggest and smallest
sections)
• It is clear that... represents the largest portion whereas .... is
undoubtedly the smallest.
• The highest number of ( S+ V +C) in contrast the lowest number...

6. 3. Data description
Common phrases
The proportion(s) of
The percentage(s) of
Connectors
Followed by....
Another (reason/ factor…)

7. 3. Conclusion
• Overall the majority...
• A surprising fact is that… // The most striking feature
• In conclusion/ To sum up/ In a nutshell…
• Because of these results, we can suggest…(ing)
• All in all, it is seen that…

8. The % share of total water usage BBC

9. How to do it?
A)
1. Introduction
2. Similarities
3. Differences
4. Conclusion:
a) Summary or/and
b) Surprising facts or/and
c) Future actions
B)
1. Introduction
2. Chart A
3. Chart B
4. Conclusion:
a) Summary or/and
b) Surprising facts or/and
c) Future actions

10. Connectors to compare and contrast
Similarities Differences
both charts
similarly
likewise
similar to
also
too
as… as
the same …as
on the other hand
however
in comparison
but
in contrast
while
whereas
although
even though
nevertheless
despite
in spite of
Use comparatives
more/ less… than
-er …. than