chapters · 7

Chapter 1: The Academic Precision Core
Replace the overworked verbs that mark a Band 6 script, and learn what they collocate with.
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Chapter 2: Describing Data And Change
Match trend verbs to the line, adverbs to the verb, and approximations to the number.
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Chapter 3: Argument, Stance And Concession
Hedge so a claim survives a counter-example, and concede without losing the argument.
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Chapter 4: Cause, Effect And Consequence
Name the causal relationship precisely: causing, worsening, easing, depending.
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Chapter 5: Paraphrase And Recognition
The paraphrase devices IELTS Reading and Listening rely on, including buried negation.
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Chapter 6: The Recurring Topic Clusters
Precise vocabulary for the five themes that dominate Task 2 and Speaking Part 3.
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Chapter 7: Register, Naturalness And The Avoid List
Set register per task, and remove the memorised phrases examiners discount.
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