One of the most valuable resources IELTS Liz provides is a standardized "skeleton" for your essay. This prevents you from getting stuck during the exam. 1. The Introduction (2 Sentences)
In Task 2, you must write a formal essay of at least 250 words in 40 minutes. It counts for two-thirds of your total writing score. According to the Liz approach, success isn't about using the "biggest" words; it is about clarity, structure, and directly answering the prompt. The four pillars of your score are: Did you answer every part of the question? Coherence and Cohesion: Is your essay easy to follow?
💡 Always check your work for "S" errors (subject-verb agreement) and punctuation. These small mistakes are the most common reason students stay stuck at a Band 6.5. If you'd like to dive deeper, I can help you by: Providing a model answer for a specific prompt Reviewing a practice intro you've written
always includes a statement and a question.
Paraphrase the question – change synonyms, sentence structure, word order.