IELTS bar graph Archives - Preparation for the IELTS Exam

UK Telephone calls bar chart with model answer and analysis.

Updated: April 26th 2021

Bar charts are quite common in IELTS academic writing part 1, so you need to be prepared in case you get one in your test. There are some things to be aware of, such as the correct structure to use, paraphrasing the introduction, a clear overview and reporting on the data accurately.

In this lesson, we will look at a dynamic chart which shows changes over time. This bar chart is from the Cambridge IELTS 9 practice book (use only official IELTS material when practicing). I have given my own model answer followed by an analysis.

IELTS writing task 1 bar graph.

Updated: Jan 7th 2022

The key thing to remember about line graphs and bar charts is that you must write about the key features and general trends over a period of time (if it is dynamic data) Some tasks are static where you would not use the language of trends though so spend a minute analysing the task and take two or three minutes to plan the task. Do not go directly into writing without a plan.

It is not necessary to go into too much detail but at the same time, you must cover every part of the task. In this lesson we will look at:

IELTS Bar Chart Lesson with Model Answer

UK Telephone calls bar chart with model answer and analysis.

IELTS bar graph lesson and model answer

IELTS writing task 1 bar graph.

1. The structure needed for IELTS writing task 1.

2. Paraphrasing the introduction.

3. Writing an overview

4. Writing body paragraphs.

5. Example task and model answer.