10 Ways to elevate your IELTS writing

Tip 1: Stop saying “Very”

Ignore using the word “Very”
A very important decision	A crucial decision	An important decision
A very big house	A massive house	A big house
A very clear solution	An obvious solution	A clear solution

Tip 2: Do not begin your sentence with “There is “, “It is”

There are two possible solutions for the government to choose from.	The government should choose between two possible solutions.
It is important to introduce a new policy.	Introducing a new policy is important.

Tip 3: Use Strong Verbs

He went around the world.	He travelled around the world.
Get an offer from a university.	Receive an offer from a university.

Tip 4: Verbs to avoid

To be	To have
To get	To go

Tip 5: Avoid phrasal verbs

Give out free times	Offer free times
Make up a new idea	Create a new idea

Tip 6: (Don’t) Do not use contractions

Don’t, Can’t, Won’t, isn’t

Do not, Cannot, Will not , is not

Tip 7: Keep it accurate

Tip 8: Avoid word repetition  

Tip 9: At least 5 complex sentences using

Tip 10: Grammar accuracy