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Useful phrases for IELTS writing

task two
1. Useful phrase best for introductions

This essay will analyse this issue using the examples from… to demonstrate points
and support arguments.

You will need to supply the examples in accordance with your particular topic. For
instance:

This essay will analyse this issue using the examples from wartime countries and
conflict zones to demonstrate points and support arguments.

and

This essay will analyse this issue using the examples from Canada, Australia and
Rwanda to demonstrate points and support arguments.

It is undeniable that ___(insert problem from question)___ is one of the most


challenging issues in the western world.

2. A phrase best for body paragraphs showing opinions

When injecting an opposing thought, instead of using only “However,” you can use:

However, it should not be forgotten (that)… and add the opposing point.
3. A phrase best for body paragraphs showing examples

Cite examples from research or studies made, using the phrase,

“For example, a recent study by _________ showed…”

"There are also studies being performed on a global level to discover the source of
these important problems. One solution proposed by the _(insert global
organisation)___ is to_________."

For instance:

For example, a recent study by the WTO (or U.K. government) showed… (then
supply the details of the findings).

4. Best for body paragraphs

It is fairly easy to comprehend the arguments as to why this proposal has been
made.

There would be at least two facets to this proposal.

There is also, however, a strong argument not to implement this proposal.

The issue of __X__ in western / African countries has grown in importance over the
past few decades.

The issue of __X__ in most continents has fallen in importance over the past few
years.

5. Best for supporting sentences

Instead of saying “There is proof that…” you can say, instead:


There is ample evidence to suggest that…

For instance:

There is ample evidence to suggest that scientists will promptly discover…

and

There is ample evidence to suggest that local governments will be implementing …

6. Best for supporting sentences

Give your findings a supportive introduction using the phrase:

Numerous studies have consistently found that …

Then provide your conclusion, for instance:

Numerous studies have consistently found that children from economically advanced
countries…

and

Numerous studies have consistently found that students who learn 3 languages
have a reduced chance of contracting Alzheimer’s.

7. A phrase best for strengthening an argument by being specific

Instead of generalising, enumerate or cite samples. For instance:

Replace:
Recent electronic gadgets have…

with

Electronic gadgets such as the smartphone, the laptop, and the 3D printer have
drastically increased worker productivity.

Replace:

Serious diseases are a recurring matter…

with

Serious diseases such as malaria, ebola and dengue fever bring about a
considerable amount of expenses.

8. Useful phrase 8 - best for conclusions

As such it can be concluded that...

This phrase is specifically useful during a closing argument, it ties together every trail
of thought. Example: As such it can be concluded that in the era and age of
technology, globalisation and the need to be trendy, social media marketing can
influence what consumers buy.

Summary

These may be little additions of 3-9 words per phrase but many little phrases go a
long way toward a complete error free essay.
Warning! When using these useful
phrases for IELTS writing task two...
● Make sure you have adapted them to your specific essay topic

● To improve your grammatical range and accuracy experiment with these


same structures but using different verbs and nouns.

● You can find more structures by reading academic material and copying
phrases you think you could adapt in your essays. Academic material is
easily found by searching in Google like this: Your topic (crime) + .edu
+ pdf -this will usually pull up academic reports about your given topic.

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