INTRODUCTION

To achieve a high writing score, practice is indispensable. Writing that wants to have a natural, coherent, and clear style requires the writer to master grammar and have a large enough vocabulary on many different topics. In this article, I will let you know some ways to improve your writing skills to achieve your goals.

CONTENT

1. Practice reading more to expand your knowledge and understanding

Practicing reading is one of the most effective ways that can help you accumulate new vocabulary and structures. So why can reading more help you write better? Can you imagine, whether it's English or Vietnamese, can you write an emotional essay or a persuasive essay if you don't have any knowledge or understanding about that topic? The answer is "no". Therefore, reading sources close to the test is essential to improve your IELTS Writing skills. You may realize that the topics that often appear in IELTS Writing task 2 are often extremely related to the topics of Passage Reading.

Besides the readings in the Reading section, there are many other quality reading sources that you can refer to. Below are some English reading resources you can use to improve your Writing skills:

    + How-stuff-work: A website with educational content, explaining how things happen around us. The interface is simple and easy to use and has a variety of topics so it can be suitable for all ages. The articles are quite easy to understand and interesting, such as “What's the Best Way to Stop a Nosebleed? - What is the best way to stop nosebleeds?

    + BBC Learning English: The YouTube channel is so popular with many English learners. You can watch videos about 6 minutes long to listen and read along with the subtitles below. By following this news channel regularly, you will not only gain more information and new knowledge for your articles but also improve both Reading and Listening.

    + VOX.com: An online news website with commentary articles on a variety of topics that you can practice reading. This is also a suitable site for you to learn how to write English essays and improve IELTS Writing.

2. Do not use words or phrases whose meaning you are not sure about

If there is vocabulary or phrases that you only vaguely remember the meaning of and are not sure how to use correctly, you absolutely should not include them in your article. Especially with words or phrases that you think are close in meaning, but when used interchangeably, they are not really suitable.

It's better to use a simpler word but you understand the correct meaning than a word you're not sure about because it can make your writing have the wrong meaning and this error will definitely result in a lot of points being deducted. Practicing using the right words is also an effective way to improve IELTS writing skills that you should remember!

3. Apply the 5W + 1H rule in the article

Rules 5W and 1H in English include: "What", "Where" - Where, "Who", "When", "Why" - Why and “How” - As how. Please note that a paragraph needs to answer at least 3 of these 6 elements.

An example to make it easier for you to imagine: "Last year I went to Paris on holiday because I wanted to visit the Eiffel Tower. I spent the whole month of June there with my boyfriend, and we bought a lot of presents for our friends". (Last year, I went to Paris because I wanted to see the Eiffel Tower. I spent my entire June there with my boyfriend and we bought a lot of gifts for our friends).

4. Always make an outline before writing

Outlining is always an extremely important step for IELTS Writing. Outlining the main ideas that will be deployed in the article will help you write smoothly and without missing ideas. When you have an outline, you will also have a more general view of the structure of the article and choose ideas to present accurately. You should practice the habit of outlining daily lessons when practicing at home so that you can increase your writing speed when taking the real exam. Try to practice reading a lot and don't forget to take note of phrases, idioms and interesting structures and expressions to use in your writing!

5. You can practice writing with things you are interested in first

Most beginners find writing articles extremely difficult. To gradually get used to writing in a fun and exciting way, you can start practicing with your favorite topics first. Writing a daily diary is also a good practice, try to perfect your writing as best as possible. Don't forget to ask for feedback from friends and teachers to gradually correct mistakes to gradually improve!

CONCLUSION

The above article has given you some ways to improve IELTS writing skills that you can apply. I hope that the information and knowledge we share can contribute to your progress. Wishing you all the IELTS score goals you have set!

THANK YOU!