IELTS Writing | How to Write an Introduction
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Recently, my team and I helped a student jump from a Band 6 - Band 8 in IELTS Writing Task 2. How?
We showed her how to improve her introductions!
Your introduction is the first part of your essay that the IELTS examiner will read. Therefore, you MUST make a good first impression.
In this video, I’ll compare a Band 6 and a Band 8 introduction so you can see exactly what the examiner is looking for.
I’ll also reveal the 7 things you should NEVER put in your IELTS introductions, including:
❌ A hook
❌ Cliches
❌ “High-level” vocabulary
❌ A background statement
❌ A poor thesis statement
❌ Memorised phrases
❌ The same format for all essay types
Watch until the very end where I’ll share my proven 3-step method for writing a strong Task 2 introduction!
I hope you make the most out of it :)
Chris
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Here’s the question we answered in the video:
Many argue that schools are no longer necessary because children can learn so much from the internet and be educated at home.
Do you agree or disagree?
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What to expect in IELTS Writing Task 2:
🖋️ You must write an essay in response to a question.
📋 It is important that you write 250 words or more.
⌛ You should spend around 40 minutes on this section of the IELTS test.
📝 Task 2 is worth 2/3 of your total mark for IELTS Writing.
🗝️ The key to doing well is knowing exactly what the examiners want and giving it to them.
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How you will be assessed in IELTS Writing Task 2:
✔️ Task Achievement (25%)
✔️ Coherence and Cohesion (25%)
✔️ Lexical Resource (25%)
✔️ Grammatical Range and Accuracy (25%)
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Your questions answered:
❓ Should I use personal pronouns in my essay?
📚 You should try to avoid using these, but it is fine to use them when giving your personal opinion.
❓Will using lots of idioms and phrasal verbs boost my score?
📚 No! You should not use idioms in Writing Task 2.
❓ Is it possible for me to score a Band 8?
📚 Yes! However, the average IELTS score is 5.5, so you need to work EXTRA hard to get a Band 8.
❓ How many paragraphs should I write?
📚 Four. Most IELTS Writing Task 2 essays follow the same basic four paragraph structure:
Introduction - Main Body Paragraph 1 - Main Body Paragraph 2 - Conclusion
❓ Will I lose marks if I don’t write enough words?
📚 Yes. If you don’t write at least 250 words, you will lose marks in ‘Task Achievement’ for not answering the question fully:(
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0:00 Why your introduction is so important
4:27 Don't use a hook
5:58 Avoid cliches
7:33 Don't use “high-level” vocabulary
9:43 Do NOT include a background statement
11:28 Don't write a poor thesis statement
13:15 Avoid memorised phrases
13:38 Don't use the same format for all essay types
17:45 How to write a Band 8 introduction
21:13 How to get more free IELTS resources
Learn how to write the perfect IELTS introduction, main body paragraphs and conclusion on my free 5 Day Writing Challenge here: bit.ly/3hftE0T
Thank you soo much for helping us !!!
You're very welcome! We love being able to help so many of you!
Thanks sir for giving this type of knowledge because its very useful for every one who has scared about diffcult to doing sach a long words and paraphase with questions if necessary its truely falls thanks criss
Since I have published scientific papers before, I wasn't at all worried about task 1. But I was really scared about task 2. I completed this whole course in a day and got to know everything that I have to take care for task 2. Bam I got 7.5 in writing which I wasn't expecting at all. Thank you Chris.
Is it ok to use relevant phrasal verbs in an IELTS essay ?
I personally felt B is a better introduction. It was simple, comprehensible and answers the question perfectly.
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Your method is superb. I got an 8 in writing. You're definitely the best,thank you.
Great job!
How? What did u do for writing task 2?
At first, I thought A is Band 8 because it has vocabulary and heavy words but after your explanation, I am convinced that B is more clear in easy words which is more relatable to the essay topic.
I'm writing my IELTS in January, your videos are amazing. Love from Nigeria !
Hi Cris! You're really good at what you do. Thank you very much for helping a thousands of students from all over the world. Wish you all the best!
Thanks a million!
WOW! Best video i've seen on this till now! Your advice is so good!
Introduction A is band 6 and introduction B is band 8 because it helps the reader to understand it more clearly.
Absolutely, Introduction B. It's quite obvious and answers the question clearly.
I really enjoyed this piece,I hope to apply them to the introductory part of my essay
I have seen many videos of many trainers. But this particular videos is absolutely on target as to how a person should be not just writing the essays but even communicating to people otherwise. Thank you very much.
You are very welcome!
I love your lessons, you are helping me to improve my English before I saw your videos and lessons I thought very differently about ielts exam and I’m very frightened but after I followed you my fear gone, you’re real teacher and psychologist , go on please
I'm so glad we have helped you overcome your fear. Just remember to always KEEP IT SIMPLE and that will really help!
Fiona Bently from now on we have to get rid from fake references .
Thanks for wonderful information on the introduction, Chris! There are myriad of tutors out there that give misleading info as a result test takers go astray and begin to think that IELTS is challenging them. I have found only some resources reliable. They are following: IELTS advantage, Liz IELTS as well as materials by Pauline Cullen. Highly recommend for the students who are aiming to pass the exam with flying colours to learn only from these resources!
This lesson has been an eye-opener. I've been using a memorized formula in writing because it is what I learned from other youtubers or IELTS teachers. Thank you so much for changing my mindset before I take my exam 2 days from now.
That's great to hear! I'm glad it was helpful.
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Best of luck with your test!
Another excellent video, thank your Chris for all your helping!
You're very welcome!
introduction B is the best , because it uses simple words and show the main idea in a clear and a direct way , also it is show the opinion of the writer clearly at the end of the essay.
Your teaching and guiding style is brilliant, I suppose we are misleading by following faulty advice out there in different sources, I found your's is reliable. Many thanks Chris for everything
Thanks chris, u have articulate the introduction confusion nd it helped me alot to write my essay in an outstanding manner ......thks alot
We are putting our 100% trust so i hope your teaching method and your suggestions are completely reliable
God bless you.. Lots of love
Introduction B is clear,simple and natural!
The best video about ielts writing I have seen ever.
Loved the way u explained 💜
it's really helpful to me because where i need to focus write a standard essay for writing test
Thank you Chris! It was a very helpful demonstration.
Glad it was helpful!
Sir thanks for teaching us the correct way as per the examiner requirements.
I used to frame like this. ist A general stmt abt the topic. 2nd paraphrase the topic in own words 3rd Tell the reader my plan.
I have written in below way before reading instructions and then corrected too after going thru ur full video
With the advancement in technology and the expansion of internet connectivity and availability, many things are now become accessible online, even education. That is why, majority of parents nowadays think, that there is no need for sending their children to school. I too agree with this thought as now knowledge can be directly imparted from home, because there is abundance of content already available on the web and is comparatively cheaper in price.
Then I write 1 para on learning platforms on internet, 2nd on sky rocketed school feels, 3rd on parents themselves can teach children and then conclude
Wow this is the video that I need badly 😍
You expounded requisite correction in writing with logic.. It's really effective thanks.
Hello sir. Very happy and impressed with your devotion in your job. Thanks for being so strived to help students pass their exam. Only God will reward you for this.
It's my pleasure!
it was really interesting and educative to hear
Thanx a lot sir for such a good advice. In my first ielts exam my teacher also ask me to include a background statement and I only got band 6. But now I will definitely use your advice.
Thank you, loved it!
In the middle of the video, I paused no to forget to leave a comment, YOU ARE WNDERFUL. this what Ive been searching for. thank you
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Thanks chris for such a great lesson...its gonna help me alot
I'm so glad it's helping!
I really enjoyed your teaching..Best teacher❤ Thank u so so much😊
Hi Chris! I like your lesson because you emphasise the importance of communicating clearly and effectively.
Introduction B is better and band 8 introduction.This is because the introduction says clearly what the writer wants to say.
Thanks & regards.
Thank you amazing teacher 👊🏻
Sir ur love seriuosly ..... Great teacher i have ever seen
Simply amazing. Valuable advice for people aiming at higher score in IELTS or TOEFL exam. SIMPLIFYING is at its best in this lesson, and I share the same vision when it comes to smooth writing style.
On the other hand, a memorised structure with cliches works better for people oriented at 5.5 to 7 score because simple and beautiful style requires months of training that students might not have. Furthermore, after 2 hours of stress, writing anything readable at all is already a considerable feat for an intermediate level student.
I am grateful for this eye-opening video. I will use your advice in my exam and will let you know if it works.
Thank you! We're happy to help.
This new way of starting or conducting lessons outside is so great 🌱🌿🌳👍
Glad you like them. I’m sick of sitting inside during the lockdown.
Thanks a lot, I've been struggling how to write a convenient introduction ( plenty of sources and contradictions as well ) until I watched this amazing video, your method is perfectly logical.
Glad it was helpful! If you have any questions or need our team to help you prepare for your exam, please feel free to contact us.
how nice the introduction of your video is! 😁
Your explanations are so easy to grasp.
Thank you!
Hi Chris, Your guidance touched my ❤
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i learnt a essential strategy to write a effective and appropriate manner.
I beyond like your Keep it Simple strategy 💪
Thank you!
Absolutely B is Best introduction .I can understand it easily so I am with b
Thanks so much sir for such a valuable input❤❤
You're very welcome!
I was wondering why not in a classroom? What a brilliant example for the importance of introduction. Very creative.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked the lesson.
Thanks, I understood how I must write introductions. I love you channel.
I'm so glad you love the channel!
Thanks a lot for this.
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You are the best teacher👏👏👏👏
Appreciate as always for your helping
Always happy to help!
Always use "to" after the word prefer. Using "Than" after prefer is wrong.
example: I prefer tea to coffee
the first sentence in B is another example
Oh My God Sir !!!!!!!! I'm so lucky that i'm watching this video and commenting while watching this. You don't know sir how u helped me today. i was confused how to write band 8 introduction. Now i can proudly say after watching your videos i will get band 8...Lots of love from #INDIA sir !!!!!!!!
Hey how much score you got in your each module
@@hemagullapalli5443 i haven't given exam yet due to corona virus😕
thats great CHris .Thank you so much for such effort and much-needed content .. pLease make more videos on how to write advanced structures
Coming soon.
Thank you a lot for great explanation. With love from Uzbekistan.
You are welcome!
It's the most informative video about ielts which I've ever seen
Thank you!
chris !!!your are proving one of the my thought that !!!!Keep it simple as .Introduction B would be far more effective compare to Introduction A
Thank you sir.
Really loved the way you explain things so easily 😀
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I really do like the way you explain it! 😉
Thanks Adriana!
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I saw many videos related writing...but this video is out of the world...i can say.....i just love the way he teaches..❤️..every concept is going to clear to me....❤️ Respect..
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You are doing a great job by helping millions around the world . 🙏
We're happy to help!
I really enjoyed your way of teaching.
Thanks
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You are amazing chris
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Thanks Chris
Introduction B is more convenient to read and not written as complicated as A, but it genuinely introducts with the topic in the most appropriate way.
You are ❤️ thank you so much chris
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Hello teacher Chris.
You explain clearly that introduction A is band 6.😁😁👍
It's amazing. Video is almost 22minuts. But it feels like 5minutes.👍Thank you.
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Hello Cris, this is what exactly I am looking for, instead of using cram words we need to use original words from our own mind.
B is absolutely correct and I apply this technique in mytask 2 essay , thankyouuu
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Thank you for the video👍👍
Thank u so much sir for this effective introduction.. I was scrolling the effective introduction. Thanks again update the effective introduction for students 🙏🙏
You're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
I love your explanation
Thank you! 😃
Introduction B is way better! It's got clarity & originality; it's simple and very good foundation to achieve a well written essay. Thanks Mr. Chris.
You're very welcome, Jennifer!
Amazing Chris 💕
Thank you, it was very helpful, fortunately i have never done most of these mistakes, because i watched a lot of your lessons)
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome way of explaining, this is so helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you jare. This was helpful ❤
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thank you sir
Out of class. Such an amazing scene👏👏
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Chris Pel is a living legend. Amazing teachers are very rare. You are humble and always make it very easy for us to understand the English especially in all the four sections of IELTS. And the great thing about you is that you give away almost everything for free. I wonder if a student subscribes to your paid course it will be more than brilliant.
Completely agree with you, Sir. I used Chris's writing strategies for my essays for writing task 2 and got 7 on the exam. So I can assure you, it works. Thanks, Chris, for you guidance, live long and prosper!
P.S. Needless to say that you have to work on your essays and write many of them, using those strategies. You can't just take a strategy and write a band 9 essay at once. It doesn't work like this
Thanks for the cool video You always think about students and their results We appreciate your kindness and fairness Thanks a lot 🤩🤩👍👍
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Learning so much from your videos.
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A must watch video for all those who have prblm in writing modules...thank you so much sir
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I love it 💕
Definitely, it's B. I have learned many things from your videos thank you for your efforts.
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You are great Chris.
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Thank you so much!!!
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Brilliantly explained. Well done.
Thank you!
Thnku respected sir
Thank you so much sir 😊 it's really helpful
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Very informative video. Great work!! Is the strategy of not using memorised phrases applicable to speaking test also?
B.. because its clear and easy to understand
Really helpful, many thanks.
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This video was so beneficial for me! Thank you
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Really, you are great sir, respect....
Thanks for your kind words!
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Excellent, really appreciated
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Thanks
Thank you Chris for such kind of nice content because before this video,I'm really really confused about how to write an accurate introduction of writing task 2.
Again thanks a lot 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
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Thanks alot for giving us important information
You're very welcome!