IELTS Writing Task One #2 (Basic): Creating an Overview Paragraph
“There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.” – Sherlock Holmes
Skill Level :
Basic Strategies
You will learn:
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- How to paraphrase description sentences
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- What kind of information should be in an overview statement and how to create one
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- How to create overview statements for unusual responses, such as those focused on table, diagrams, and maps
English Skills
English Skills Preparing Questions & Answers
About this Module:
In this basic strategy module, Chris will show you how to build the first paragraph of your Task One response—the most important paragraph for Task One.
You’ll see the various ways you can paraphrase “description sentences”, so you can show off your English ability right at the beginning of your response.
Chris will also explain how to find the most important information in a graph, as well as how to use that information to create an effective overview statement.
Chris Quinn
Chris has been teaching test preparation since 2006, focusing on TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC for international students. He holds Bachelor degrees in English Literature and International Politics, and has a TEFL certificate.
