The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a standardized English Language proficiency test that Is used to evaluate an individual’s English language proficiency. It is important to take an IRCC-accepted English language test – IELTS if not the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – if you are planning to migrate to Canada by claiming points for your English language skills. In India, the availability of many test centres makes IELTS the go-to test for English. The test taker needs to complete 4 modules in IELTS: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
Without adequate preparation, techniques, and practice, the test taker could find the Essay part (section 2) of the writing module, quite challenging. If the questions are not comprehended properly, there are chances that they may score poorly in the writing test.
The writing module consists of 2 tasks – a letter writing task and an essay writing task – both of which must be completed within 60 minutes. Task 1 requires a minimum word count of 150 and the time allotted to complete it is 20 minutes. Whereas task 2 [the essay] requires a minimum word count of 250 and has to be completed in 40 minutes.
By this, we can understand that task 2 has more significance than task 1. Therefore, test takers need to plan and organize how to attempt task 2 so that they can excel with a good score. This article sheds light on some ideas for resourceful planning and how to refine your writing skills to get you prepped for the essay writing.
This can be accomplished in 3 steps – see below.
Step 1 (examine the question): comprehending the question is pivotal. Sit back and take a few minutes, read the question and, organize your thought before answering. After reading the question, you need to identify the type of question that has to be answered. Ask yourself questions like – Should I answer the question directly or jot down some of my personal views or should I argue for and against the question? Answering such simple questions will help you devise your essay well. Once that is done, move on to recognizing the focal point of the essay by underlining the keywords from the question.
Step 2: (cogitate your ideas): many test takers have different ways to strategize their ideas before answering task 2. Therefore, take a few minutes before diving in, create a rough space, and start penning down keywords related to the topic. Making mind maps and brief bullet points are some ways to brainstorm ideas. This works as a blueprint for your essay which helps you build your content smoothly as you go along.
Step 3: (present your strongest arguments): this is the key to do excellent in task 2 and get excellent scores. Once you have the points that are required, ensure you select only those which you can write about confidently. You can take up to 3 to 4 ideas and complete your essay. Choosing the best idea can help you from repeating the same thoughts and saves time.
Follow these tips which our experts have proven to be very useful when attending the Essay task of IELTS writing section.
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