13. IELTS Writing Task 2_CC - Cohesion and Coherence

This IELTS Teacher Training session serves as an instructional guide on IELTS Writing Task 2, focusing on the Cohesion and Coherence (CC) criterion after previously covering Task Response (TR). Core Concepts Covered: Essay Structure The video details the essential structure of an essay, noting that an introduction should consist of an opening statement, a paraphrase of the issue, and a thesis statement. Each body paragraph should contain a main point, supporting explanation, and an example. The conclusion can end through restatement, recommendation, or prediction. Cohesion & Coherence To improve logical flow, the essay must move beyond just transition words to include: 1. Information Sequence: Organizing ideas from "old" to "new" information to ensure the reader follows the argument easily. 2. Substitution and Ellipses: Using specific signals like "in doing so" or "such" to avoid repetitive vocabulary and improve text cohesion. Avoiding Errors: The instructor warns against adding new information in the conclusion and starting sentences with informal conjunctions like and, but, or because.