IELTS Writing Task 1
and Task 2 to help improve coherence, cohesion, and
clarity:
1.
Introduction Phrases
Useful for both Task 1 and Task 2:
- To begin with
- It is often said that...
- There is no doubt that...
- This essay will examine...
- The purpose of this report is to... (Task 1 – formal)
- One of the major issues faced today is...
- In recent years, there has been a growing concern
about...
2.
Sequencing / Ordering Ideas
Use these to organize your points
clearly:
- Firstly / Secondly / Thirdly
- To begin with / To start with
- Next / Then / After that
- Finally / Lastly / Last but not least
3.
Adding Information
Used when giving more supporting ideas
or examples:
- Furthermore
- Moreover
- In addition
- Also
- What is more
- Besides that
- Not only that, but...
4.
Giving Examples
Important in Task 2 (and sometimes
Task 1 for explanation):
- For example
- For instance
- Such as
- To illustrate
- Namely
- In particular
- Especially
5.
Explaining or Clarifying
Helpful in Task 1 and when
elaborating in Task 2:
- In other words
- That is to say
- To put it simply
- Namely
- Specifically
6.
Comparing and Contrasting
Useful in both Task 1 (comparative
reports) and Task 2 (discussion essays):
- Similarly
- Likewise
- In the same way
- On the other hand
- However
- Nevertheless / Nonetheless
- By contrast
- Whereas
- While
- Although / Though
- In comparison
7.
Expressing Cause and Effect
Highly useful for problem-solution,
opinion, and cause-effect essays:
- Because / Since / As
- Due to / Owing to
- Therefore
- As a result
- Consequently
- Thus
- Hence
- This leads to
8.
Showing Purpose
Often used in solution or opinion
essays:
- In order to
- So that
- To achieve this
- For the purpose of
9.
Emphasizing
Use to highlight key points:
- Indeed
- In fact
- Clearly
- Obviously
- It is important to note that...
- Undoubtedly
10.
Expressing Opinions (IELTS Writing Task 2)
- In my opinion
- I believe that
- From my point of view
- It seems to me that
- I think it is fair to say that
- Personally speaking
11.
Concluding or Summarizing
For Task 2 conclusions and Task 1
summaries:
- In conclusion
- To sum up
- To summarise
- Overall
- In general
- In short
- All things considered
- Taking everything into account
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