Common Mistakes
7 Overused IELTS Essay Phrases to Avoid (and What to Write Instead)
Somewhere right now, an examiner is opening their 61st essay of the day. They have read your opening sentence about a thousand times before. Here are the seven lines that appear in almost every script, and what to write instead.
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Common Mistakes
Firstly, Moreover, In Conclusion: When Linking Words Start Hurting You
You were taught that linking words raise your score. Half true. A few used well help you. A row of them at the start of every sentence lowers your Coherence and Cohesion, and it is one of the easiest fixes in IELTS writing.
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