{"id":53089,"date":"2014-12-23T05:00:04","date_gmt":"2014-12-23T05:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/aee\/aee-ielts-how-to-beat-writing-task-1-on-the-ielts\/"},"modified":"2022-06-23T04:39:22","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T04:39:22","slug":"aee-ielts-how-to-beat-writing-task-1-on-the-ielts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-ielts-how-to-beat-writing-task-1-on-the-ielts\/","title":{"rendered":"AEE Test Talk IELTS: How to Beat Writing Task 1 on the IELTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Do you need a plan for Writing Task 1 on the IELTS exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Today, Lindsay and Jessica share two clear steps for helping you beat it!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The IELTS exam\u2019s written section is divided into two tasks.&nbsp; Task 1 requires you to interpret a map or chart in approximately 150 words, while Task 2 is about 250 words on your own thoughts.&nbsp; Even though it is longer, Task 2 is often easier for test-takers.&nbsp; Task 1, because of the vocabulary needed, can be much more difficult.<\/p>\n<p>The Task 1 chart is usually some kind of line or graph that shows a change over time.&nbsp; To give yourself the language needed to discuss this chart, a good tactic might be to read the business section of the newspaper and pick up the vocabulary you need \u2013 words like that describe change, like <em>increase<\/em>, <em>decrease<\/em>, <em>decline<\/em> and <em>skyrocket<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>In writing your answer for Task 1, keep it clear and simple.&nbsp; A good plan might be to discuss increases in paragraph one, and decreases in paragraph two.&nbsp; That way, your answer is&nbsp;organized.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How are you preparing for the IELTS exam&#8217;s Task 1?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Share your thoughts in the comments section below!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you need a plan for Writing Task 1 on the IELTS exam? 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