IELTS - Academic English

It's very important to make sure your composition fully answers the exam question, and only answers the exam question.

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It doesn't matter if some sentences are repetitive or redundent. The important thing is the quality of the English.

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It's a good idea to use qualifying phrases like 'it can seem ...' and 'it is often the case that ...'

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It's better to write in an impersonal way. Avoid using I, we and you very often.

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The minimum is 250 words, but if you write a lot more, you may get more points.

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Some phrasal verbs are more informal than others, and you should avoid using the informal ones.

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It's a really good idea to use lots of fixed expressions such as 'contrary to popular belief ...'

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In English-language academic writing, it's customary to include rhetorical questions (i.e. questions for dramatic effect).

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You should write more about your own personal experience than about general ideas.

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You should never say something you don't believe, just because you think of a really good way to say it in English.

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