IELTS Key Words And Expressions - Writing Task 1 & 2
By learning the IELTS Key Words and Expressions, you will be able to write more quickly and effectively during exams, when time is limited. Of course, you won't need to use all of the expressions on the IELTS. Ideally, you should be comfortable using at least three or four expressions from each group below, so they come to mind easily during the IELTS. It is also helpful to have someone call them out so you can test your spelling. Unfortunately, students sometimes make spelling errors even in these commonly occurring expressions. Practice sufficiently so you don't lose points unnecessarily on something that's within your control. The Key Words and Expressions For IELTS Writing Task 1 & 2 are as follows:
Vocabulary For Stating Your Opinion:According to the essay types (Learn what are the IELTS essay types) use one of the following connective words/ linking phrases to write down your opinion However remember that if the question does not ask you to give your opinion but to compare advantages and disadvantages, then you should not strongly express your opinion. Opinion should only be written for opinion essays. | |
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| In my opinion, | According to me, |
| In my view, | To me, |
| From my point of view, | I think |
| It seems to me that | I believe |
| From my perspective | To my way of thinking |
| It appears that | I suppose |
| I realize | I understand |
| I imagine | I feel |
| Vocabulary For Giving Examples | |
| For example, | For instance, |
| such as | In other words, |
| as | like |
| that is | namely |
| To illustrate | To paraphrase |
| Vocabulary For Comparing | |
| Similar to | As...as |
| in common | also |
| Either...or | In the same way, |
| Neither...nor | At the same time |
| Just as | resemble |
| Vocabulary For Contrasting | |
| However, | But |
| On the contrary, | On the other hand, |
| Differ from | Nevertheless |
| Although | Though |
| Otherwise | Instead |
| Alternatively, | Even though |
Vocabulary For Generalising A Statement:Whenever you need to show a generalisation or general idea, you can use these vocabularies to present your point. | |
| Generally, | Generally speaking, |
| Overall, | On the whole, |
| In general, | By and large, |
| It seems to me that | I believe |
| All in all, | Basically, |
| Essentially, | As a rule, |
| All things considered | For the most part |
Vocabulary For Expressing Certainty:To make a point or argument stronger, you often need to show the certainty of your expression. To do so use the following list of vocabularies: | |
| Certainly, | Undoubtedly, |
| Doubtless, | No doubt, |
| Definitely, | Of course, |
Vocabulary For Expressing Partial Agreement:In some cases you will have opinion or point of view that would not completely agree or disagree with a given opinion or statement. In this case you should clearly mention that you partially agree with the opinion but to some extent you also disagree to this. In these cases, using the following vocabulary will be very helpful. | |
| More or less, | To some extent, |
| Up to a point, | Almost, |
| In a way, | So to speak, |
| Vocabulary For Showing Cause | |
| Due to | Because |
| Because of | Owing to |
| Vocabulary For Showing Effect | |
| Therefore, | As a result, |
| Consequently, | For this reason, |
| Thus, | So, |
| thereby | Eventually, |
| Hence, | The reason why |
| Vocabulary For Marking Time | |
| First, | Last |
| Second, | Lastly, |
| Third, | Then, |
| Firstly, | First of all, |
| Secondly, | Before |
| Thirdly, | After |
| During | While |
| To begin with | At the same time |
| Simultaneously | After this / that |
| Since | Meanwhile |
| Afterwards | Following this |
| When | As soon as |
Vocabulary For Adding Further Information:In your essay you need to present reasons and arguments to make your point of view stronger. For this you often need to add multiple examples or cases and those examples or cases should be connected using some linking words. Such linking words are given below so that you can use them in your IELTS essay. | |
| Furthermore | In addition |
| Also | And |
| Moreover | Similarly |
| Likewise | As well as |
| Besides | Too |
| Even | What’s more |
| Vocabulary For Expressing Condition: | |
| If | Whether |
| In case | Unless |
| Provided that | So that |
| Vocabulary For Concluding | |
| To summarize | In conclusion |
| Lastly, | Finally, |
| To conclude with, | In short, |
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