#IELTS format: the key to improving your writing? 🐼

Many people tell me, when they message me to sign up for my courses, "I want to improve my writing and get a higher score, so I need to learn to write to the exam format."

But what is format? All writing has the same format:
- Introduction
- Body paragraph
- Body paragraph
- Conclusion

In terms of improving your writing, it's not the format that matters. You can write the same essay in several different levels - in the same format.

Let's compare two examples.

Topic: In some parts of the world, many famous people are regarded as ‘role models’ and they are having an increasing influence on the young. Is that a positive or negative development?

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Younger people are influenced by many things. One controversial effect is celebrities. In my opinion, while famous people can surely inspire good behaviors and values, the impact they have on the younger generation is mostly bad.

Celebrities can have a good influence, though. Many famous people promote important values, such as hard work or empathy. Indeed, many stars emphasize effort, labor, and similar qualities when they speak about their path to success. Some famous individuals also take part in activism and donate money to charities. This is noble and should be promoted. However, I believe this positive influence only works in a small number of cases, and the negative aspects are bigger.

2️⃣

Younger people are susceptible to a whole host of influences. One recent and particularly controversial influence is celebrities. In my opinion, while famous people can admittedly inspire positive behaviors and values, the impact they have on the younger generation is mostly detrimental.

When it comes to the positive influence, one could make a case that many celebrities promote important values, such as hard work or empathy. Indeed, many emphasize effort, resilience, integrity, and similar qualities when they speak about their path to success. Some also engage in activism and donate money to charities - undeniably noble activities that should be promoted. However, I believe this positive influence only works in a small number of cases and is significantly outweighed by the negative aspects.

See? Same format, different levels. If you want to improve your writing and get a higher score, you need to build your skill and your language.

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