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IELTS Essay Writing Ep. 3

This is the third lesson for IELTS Essay Writing. It is suitable for IELTS Academic and IELTS General candidates.  You will find downloadable material, a summary, techniques and tips, as well as other important information about this skill below.

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Lesson summary:

Episode: 3 of 6

  • Here are some words and phrases you can use to replace "advantages" and "disadvantages" in your IELTS essay to demonstrate a wider vocabulary and improve your score:

  • For Advantages:

    • Positive aspects

    • Benefits

    • Strengths

    • Merits

    • Upsides

    • Opportunities

    • Advantages (it's okay to use this word too, but vary your vocabulary)

  • For Disadvantages:

    • Negative aspects

    • Drawbacks

    • Weaknesses

    • Limitations

    • Downsides

    • Challenges

    • Problems

    • Disadvantages (it's okay to use this word too, but vary your vocabulary)

Phrases to connect Advantages and Disadvantages:

  • On the one hand... In spite of this... (compares advantages and disadvantages)

  • While there are clear benefits..., it is important to consider the potential drawbacks... (acknowledges both sides)

  • However, these advantages come at a cost... (highlights the negative aspects of advantages)

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Click here for the IELTS Essay Summary Sheets.

Important information:

Miscellaneous

  • Homework can be submitted via Line only for IELTS Speaking.

  • Listening, Reading, and Writing must only be submitted by email to thinkincafekk@gmail.com.

  • Students should download the recommended books.

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