How to score 9 bands in IELTS writing module. Golden tips for scoring 9 bands in IELTS writing module.

Have you ever thought about why you can not score more in the IELTS writing module in spite of taking coaching from institutes. Are you the one who is new to IELTS and wants to score well with proper guidance?
If yes, then you are at the right blog. I have been teaching IELTS for six years. Very often, many students have asked me how could they score more in the writing module. Many candidates are confronted with the problem in reading graphs, pie charts, etc.
Now, I hope that your search is over. Please read the instructions written here and bring laurels.


1. Write an overview: This should include a summary
 of the information and date from the graph/chart and usually comes in the conclusion.
2. Focus on the key features of the graph/charge.
3. Notice overall trends: The population might be fluctuating but over the span of the whole period they rise/fall/remain stable.
4. Use data/numbers to support your description: This means that every statement about the graph (e.g. the population has risen significantly) needs to be supported by figures (e.g. the population has risen significantly by about 50 %).
5. Use passive voice when required: The electricity is produced in three stages.
6. Divide the work logically into paragraphs: Introduction, main body (normally two paragraphs) and then conclusion.
7. Paraphrase the instructions: Your introduction should, well introduce the graph/chart. Not good to copy the task. Make sure you paraphrase it.
8. Write at least minimum 150 words: It might sound stupid but it is very important. You lose points on the TA for under-length.
9. Use linking to signal contrast/addition, etc.

M Nasser Gorsi, Linguistics Expert, ESL lecturer

10. Brainstorm synonyms and avoid word repetition.
11. Minimise simple errors and check the task after writing.

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