Improving coherence and cohesion for IELTS writing task 1
Coherence and cohesion contribute to 25% of the overall mark for IELTS writing task 1. This post summarizes the requirements and provides a study strategy.
Requirements
Do's and don't's from the band descriptors:
- ✅ DO: Use paragraphs with a clear central topic, progression and logical flow.
- ✅ DO: Use a range of linking devices between paragraphs and sentences.
- ✅ DO: Linking words should be used in such a way that it attracts no attention.
- ✅ DO: Use references correctly.
- ❌ DON'T: Repeat the same linking devices.
Tips
- Linking devices: Memorize a range of linking devices.
- Udemy course: Go through this Udemy course to see how an ex-examiner structures paragraphs and uses linking devices.
- References: Look into reference usage for different letter types and study them.