5 serious mistakes in IELTS essay that come between you and Band 7⚠️

Are you making any of these mistakes? They stop people from reaching a Band 7!

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Pelawat, these 5 mistakes stop people from reaching a Band 7. Can you see any of these in your writing? 1. Not paraphrasing the task statement Rephrase the task question in your own words to demonstrate that you've understood it. Using synonyms and changing the sentence structure helps. For example, if the task says, "Some people believe that too much money is spent on protecting animals and their habitats. To what extent do you agree?" you could paraphrase it as " Many argue that wildlife protection is too costly". 2. Not answering all parts of the question The task often has multiple parts—make sure you address each one clearly. If you miss a part, you'll lose marks for task response. For example, if the question asks about both the advantages and disadvantages of a topic, make sure you discuss both. Ignoring one part could cost you points. 3. Not starting every paragraph with a topic sentence A topic sentence sets the tone for the paragraph and keeps it focused. Without it, your writing may lack direction. For example, if your paragraph is about the benefits of exercise, your topic sentence could be: "One major advantage of regular exercise is its positive impact on physical health." This makes it clear what the paragraph will focus on. 4. Listing too many ideas, but not developing them Instead of throwing out a bunch of ideas without much detail, practice in writing about two key points per paragraph, and back them up with explanations and examples. This adds depth to your argument. 5. Writing paragraphs that are too long or too short Some students write huge paragraphs because they try to cram in too much information without breaking it up. Others just randomly divide their essay into very short ones because they don't understand the purpose of paragraphing. Find a balance - each paragraph should focus on one main point with enough detail to explain it clearly. Pelawat, take the most recent essay you wrote and check it for these mistakes. How many did you find? If you don't know how to fix them, reply, so I can help you correct these mistakes and finally get the score you need. Cheers, Simone Braverman Founder @ IELTS-Blog.com

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