Why students fail IELTS General Task 1

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this tutorial, ex-IELTS examiner Ellen looks at why students fail IELTS General Task 1. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the first types of writing English Language Learners learn is the letter and yet IELTS test takers don’t always do as well as they should and end up failing General Task 1.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You will learn:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why you are not getting the score you need for General IELTS task 1 </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Tips to help you write better answers in General Task 1</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">(using a sample question)</span></em></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why IELTS General Task 1 is a little tricky</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Types of language to use in a formal letter <em>(and types of language you should not use!)</em></li> </ul> <p><strong>Learn more: <a href= "https://www.ieltspodcast.com/audio-tutorials/why-students-fail-general-task-1/"> https://www.ieltspodcast.com/audio-tutorials/why-students-fail-general-task-1/</a> </strong></p>