The document outlines an IELTS preparation course focused on reading and writing exercises, emphasizing practice and application of strategies for effective time management. Key writing techniques are introduced, including the structuring of essays, analysis of prompts, and the use of appropriate language and linking words. It also includes practical tasks and assessments to reinforce the learning objectives.

1. IELTS preparation
course
Gloria M. Cataño García

2. Now, let’s do some practice by working on the
reading exercises. Don’t forget to put into
practice the previous tips.
Multiple choice-one answer.
Multiple choice-more than one answer.
Identifying Information (True/False/Not Given)
Note completion.
Table completion.
Matching Features.

3. Class nº 3

4. Objective
To get familiarized with the writing section of the test and practice
writing techniques to optimize time.

5. Session 1 Writing (Part 1)
● Test 1.
● Review with example.
● Writing strategies (common expressions, planning,
diagrams, evaluation).
Session 2 Writing (Part 2)
● Test 2
● Review.
● Writing strategies (parts of an essay, common
topics, linking words).

6. Plan your text
Analyse the task
Introduction
Description
Conclusion
● Identify the question, title, and subtitle.
● Identify the key words.
● Ask questions to find the main ideas.
Ask questions (context):
● What kind of diagram is it?
● What does it show?
● Over what time period?
● Who are the participants?
● Where is it carried out?
Ask questions:
● What is the most significant?
● What are the similarities?
● What are the differences?
Ask questions:
What is the remarkable change?

7. Useful tips
1. Analyze the question carefully and plan
your answer before starting to write.
2. Keep in mind the reader and the
purpose when writing.
3. Structure your writing logically and
clearly.
4. Decide on a position and give
examples and evidence to support
points you make.
5. Be familiar with the assessment criteria.

8. Assessment criteria

9. Build your language
1. Use words about time and quantity such as:
a. From ____ to _____.
b. Between ____ and _____.
c. Percentages.
2. Report the information with verbs such as:
a. Shows (showed)
b. Represents (represented)
c. Reports (reported)
d. Demonstrate (demonstrated)
e. Illustrate (Illustrated)
f. Evidence (evidenced)
3. Talk about changes with words like:
a. increased, grew or rose.
b. decreased, declined or dropped.
c. remained or no change.

10. Build your language
4.Don’t forget to use linking words:
a. On the other hand.
b. However, nonetheless or nevertheless.
c. Despite, although, even though.
d. Overall.
5. Use expressions such as:
a. It can be seen that…
b. It is evident that…
c. The diagram (identify it) shows that…
d. The components/aspects (...) were slightly/remarkably/noticeably
different/similar.
6. Make comparisons (with comparative or superlative adjectives).

11. Writing task nº 1

13. Writing task nº 2

15. LET’S PRACTICE

16. Now, let’s do some practice by working on the
writing exercises. Don’t forget to put into
practice the previous tips.
Academic Writing Sample task Part 1
Academic Writing Sample task Part 2
(homework)

17. Thank you