This document provides guidelines for the IELTS general training writing tasks. It discusses Task 1, which involves writing a letter in 20 minutes with a minimum of 150 words. It provides an example letter topic and recommendations for Task 1. It then discusses Task 2, which involves writing an essay in 40 minutes on a given topic with a minimum of 250 words. An example essay topic is given, along with outlines, strategies, and tips for Task 2. Criteria for evaluation include task achievement, coherence, vocabulary, and grammar.

1. IELTS
GENERAL
TRAINING
WRITING
Cristian Ramirez - Jeisson Lezama - Stephany Ruiz - Ximena Unibio – Xiomara
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2. - Task 1
20 Min
Min. 150 words
Letter
- Task 2
40 Min
Min. 250 words
Essay
Sections

3. Task 1
Requiriment
-Description of information
Letter
Types of requiriments
-Compare or use sets of data
-Describe stages of a process
-Explain an object
-Explain how something works
-How something is used.
-Writing at least 150 words.

4. Example
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• Give contact details for when you are away
• Give instructions about how to care for your pet
• Describe other household duties
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ______________

5. REcommendations

6. Recommendations

7. tips to develop task 1
Time is your enemy do not let it take control over you!
Be careful with:
-Writing what you are required to write, and with at least the minimum number of words
-Writing directly on the given topic
-Writing for the intended reader
-Colloquial or slangs words and expressions
-Write what is expected
-Write all that is requested on the task

8. Task 2
Text type
Essay
Answer format
Give reasons for your answer and examples from your own knowledge or experiences must
be included.
Quantity of words
250 words

9. example
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s
development while others think that it is important for children to go to school.
Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion.

10. outline

11. Strategies

12. Tips
You will be represented with a topic and you will be tested on your ability to:
-žRespond by giving and justyfing an opinion
-Discussing the topic
-Summarizing details
-Outlining problems
-Identifying possible solutions
-Supporting what you write, arguments and relevant examples

13. CRITERIA
The four criteria you will be marked on are:
-Task achievement
-Coherence and Cohesion
-Lexical Resource
-Grammatical Range and Accuracy

14. guideline