11. IELTS Writing Task 1_Process. TA, CC, LR, and GRA

This IELTS Teacher Training session provides a comprehensive guide to mastering IELTS Writing Task 1 specifically for process diagrams (man-made and natural). The trainer explains how to structure your essay to meet the four assessment criteria: Task Achievement (TA), Cohesion and Coherence (CC), Lexical Resource (LR), and Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA). Key Takeaways: Task Achievement: Man-made processes: Your overview should state the total number of stages, the beginning, and the ending. You should group the first half of the stages in your first body paragraph and the second half in the second. Natural processes: These are typically cycles without a clear start or end. Your overview should focus on main factors and general causes/effects. Information is best grouped by diagram or by specific areas/factors. Cohesive Devices & Vocabulary: Man-made: Use "stage language" (e.g., before, once, subsequently, meanwhile) to describe the progression of steps. Natural: Use language that describes cause and effect (e.g., because, hence, as a result). Grammar: Passive voice is essential for all process essays because it makes your writing sound more academic and focuses on the activity rather than the person performing it. Complex sentences are encouraged to improve the logic of your essay.