How to write about IELTS graphs with future trends.Updated: October 2023
Sometimes in IELTS academic writing task 1, you may be presented with a graph showing a future prediction.
In this case, you need to use the future tense with some specific academic phrases. Let’s have a look at the grammar needed in case you get one of these in the exam. Note that the data in this task is dynamic, which means it changes over time.
Updated: April 2024
With IELTS pie charts you have to compare and contrast the information and pick out the key features of the graph or chart and write about those. Here is a detailed lesson about how to approach this kind of task. Take a look at an example task and the model answer.
Static data means that the chart shows one period of time. Dynamic data shows two or more periods. It also shows how trends change over a period of time.
Different language will be used for static charts and dynamic charts. Always make sure that you first analyse the chart or graph to see if it is one time period, or if the data is changing over time. If you use trend language for a static chart you will lose marks for grammar.
Writing task 1 IELTS academic process diagram.Updated: April 2024
Describing a process in IELTS academic writing task 1 needs specific grammar, such as the passive and sequencers for showing how something is made or processed. In this lesson, I will look at how to use accurate vocabulary and grammar, the correct structure, and a model answer for a diagram showing how milk, cheese, and butter are made for commercial sale.
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:
Vocabulary and grammar for IELTS graphs with a trend.Updated: June 2024
In IELTS writing task 1 academic you need to write a report about one of the following: a bar chart, a line graph, maps / floor plan, a table, a pie chart or a process diagram.
Line graphs with dynamic data are quite common so in this post, I will look at describing a line graph and the type of grammar and vocabulary that is needed for this task. Try the practice exercise at the end.