Today’s question<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA listener asked about “strong words” on IELTS Task 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nThanks for sharing the useful information! I hope we see more videos about Task 1 strong wor<\/p>\nLauren<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nWe don’t describe vocabulary as “strong,” but instead would say “impressive” or “high-scoring.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vocabulary you choose will depend on which type of graph or chart you get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhich numbers to include<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOn a Task 1 essay, you will only describe the most important numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are numbers that are particularly notable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Biggest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Smallest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Especially remarkable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It’s vital that you never describe average, in the middle numbers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In episode 1372<\/a>, we shared that this will cause you to score a 4 for Task Achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n#1: Static<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFor a static essay, the graph or chart is showing one moment in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is not showing how information changed over a period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This could be pie charts, bar graphs or something similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will want to include the most remarkable numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are the most and least impressive numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, highest and lowest for each category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nExample<\/strong>: “X boasted the most massive number\u2026”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStatic vocabulary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe types of words you use for static essays will describe static numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead of adverbs describing change, these will be for numbers at a single point in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You need less common, impressive vocabulary to describe lowest and highest points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- nadir<\/strong>: lowest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- zenith<\/strong>: highest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Though these words are commonly used for celestial bodies, you can use them to describe any number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nStrategies Created By a Former Examiner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-Keys-IELTS-Score-Increase-Guarantee-logo-image-compressed.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n100% Score Increase Guarantee with our Insider Method<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAre you ready to move past IELTS and move forward with your life vision?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFind out why our strategies are the most powerful in the IELTS world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen you use our Insider Method you avoid the BIGGEST MISTAKES that most students make on IELTS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n#2: Change Over Time <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThese essays are for graphs or charts that show how information changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It will likely show a range of dates, with lines or other indicators of change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vocabulary you use will indicate this change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You need both less common verbs as well as adverbs to describe them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Fluctuated wildly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Skyrocket noticeably<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Plummet markedly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Strategy for identifying key numbers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA strategy from 3 Keys IELTS<\/a> is to circle the most important numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is done during the brainstorming step<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor a static essay, this will be highest, second highest and lowest as well as anything exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For change over time, these are the biggest increases and decreases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nRead the business section<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo prepare for Academic Task 1<\/a>, read the business section of newspapers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere you will find the type of language used to describe these numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will also see the types of charts and graphs you will write about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The more familiar you are with these, the quicker you will be able to brainstorm and analyze the one you get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nTakeaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOn IELTS Writing Task 1<\/a>, you need high-scoring, less common vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis are specialized words for describing numbers and change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You need different vocabulary for static and change over time essays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks for sharing the useful information! I hope we see more videos about Task 1 strong wor<\/p>\nLauren<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n We don’t describe vocabulary as “strong,” but instead would say “impressive” or “high-scoring.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n The vocabulary you choose will depend on which type of graph or chart you get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On a Task 1 essay, you will only describe the most important numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are numbers that are particularly notable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s vital that you never describe average, in the middle numbers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In episode 1372<\/a>, we shared that this will cause you to score a 4 for Task Achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a static essay, the graph or chart is showing one moment in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is not showing how information changed over a period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This could be pie charts, bar graphs or something similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will want to include the most remarkable numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are the most and least impressive numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, highest and lowest for each category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong>: “X boasted the most massive number\u2026”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The types of words you use for static essays will describe static numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead of adverbs describing change, these will be for numbers at a single point in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You need less common, impressive vocabulary to describe lowest and highest points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though these words are commonly used for celestial bodies, you can use them to describe any number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 100% Score Increase Guarantee with our Insider Method<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you ready to move past IELTS and move forward with your life vision?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out why our strategies are the most powerful in the IELTS world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you use our Insider Method you avoid the BIGGEST MISTAKES that most students make on IELTS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n These essays are for graphs or charts that show how information changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It will likely show a range of dates, with lines or other indicators of change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The vocabulary you use will indicate this change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You need both less common verbs as well as adverbs to describe them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A strategy from 3 Keys IELTS<\/a> is to circle the most important numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is done during the brainstorming step<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a static essay, this will be highest, second highest and lowest as well as anything exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For change over time, these are the biggest increases and decreases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To prepare for Academic Task 1<\/a>, read the business section of newspapers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There you will find the type of language used to describe these numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will also see the types of charts and graphs you will write about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The more familiar you are with these, the quicker you will be able to brainstorm and analyze the one you get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On IELTS Writing Task 1<\/a>, you need high-scoring, less common vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This are specialized words for describing numbers and change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You need different vocabulary for static and change over time essays.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhich numbers to include<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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#1: Static<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Static vocabulary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Strategies Created By a Former Examiner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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#2: Change Over Time <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Strategy for identifying key numbers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Read the business section<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Takeaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n