How to give Examples for the IELTS Writing Task 2. For an introduction on how to start IELTS Writing Task 2 click here: www.ieltspodcast.com/ielts-writing-task/ielts-writing-start-ielts-writing-task-2/

1. How to write high scoring IELTS
examples.
(5 minute tutorial).

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Sentence Guide

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4. Problem: the essay asks for
EXAMPLES and PERSONAL
OPINIONS...
Use specific reasons and examples
to support your answer.
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5. How NOT to use an example:
I have a friend who is stuck in the
same job and talks about changing
but never does.
This example is poor. Why?
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6. How NOT to use an example:
I have a friend who is stuck in the
same job and talks about changing
but never does.
This example is poor. Why?
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7. 1. It sounds like a conversation in a bar.
2. It is personal.
3. It is unspecific (no country, no data, no job
description).
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8. It should be more:
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Political
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Geopolitical
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Academic
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Specific
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9. If you have examples like: I have a friend or My family make
them into a general case:
I have a friend who is stuck in the same job and talks about
changing but never does.
CAN BE TRANSFORMED AND DEPERSONALISED INTO:
In SPAIN / ENGLAND / RUSIA... it is common for young
adults to leave their studies, find a non-challenging
occupation and remain there due to the ease and
comfort it provides.
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10. I have a friend
In COUNTRY X it is
common...
stuck in the same job
remain in a non-challenging
occupation...
never changes
ease and comfort provided
by this employment...
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11. You could even add...
Recent consumer studies have shown young
Americans are unable to travel....
Recent World Bank studies indicate Philippine
employees usually work over the stated hours of
the contract.
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12. This technique is a little riskier, so don't write
anything unbelievable...
Recent IMF studies have shown England to have
similar temperatures to Hawaii, especially over
Christmas.
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13. WTF?
This technique is a little riskier, so don't write
anything unbelievable...
Recent IMF studies have shown England to have
similar temperatures to Hawaii, especially over
Christmas.
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14. TRY AND TRANSFORM THESE TWO
EXAMPLES:
My Dad works 50 hours a week, he talks about
changing his schedule but never does or will.
My best friend likes to travel but won't because of
the changes involved and her new boyfriend.
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15. My Dad works 50 hours a week, he talks about
changing his schedule but never does or will.
Middle age workers throughout the EU are often
cited as having a desire to change their
employment, however due to local circumstances
it is rarely the case.
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16. My best friend likes to travel but won't because of
the changes involved and her new boyfriend.
Recent studies by the IMF have shown that
worker mobility and tourism are usually curtailed
due to existing cultural ties to the home country.
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17. WARNING
Nothing in, nothing out.
START READING ABOUT the
world and YOUR country.
BBC, TheGuardian.co.uk, TED Talks.
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