14. IELTS Writing Task 2. LR and GRA

This IELTS Teacher Training session serves as an instructional guide for IELTS Writing Task 2, specifically focusing on Lexical Resource (LR) and Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA). Lexical Resource 1. Paraphrasing: Use synonyms and change word functions to avoid repetition. 2. Descriptive Language: Use precise adjectives and adverbs instead of vague, common words (e.g., replace "very big" with "massive") to improve clarity. 3. Topical Vocabulary: Focus on learning words specific to the topic rather than memorizing a list of "advanced" vocabulary. Grammatical Range and Accuracy 1. Complex Sentences: Incorporate noun, adverb, and relative clauses to improve sentence structure. 2. Tenses: Utilize simple and perfect tenses accurately; for example, use the present perfect when discussing trends or changes described by phrases like "nowadays". 3. Passive Voice: Use this to sound more academic and, crucially, to avoid overgeneralization in your arguments. Key Takeaway The four IELTS criteria (Task Response, Cohesion and Coherence, Lexical Resource, and Grammar) are scored interdependently. Poor grammar or overgeneralized statements can negatively affect your Task Response score because they undermine the clarity of your ideas.