This lesson? …presentation?... extended feedback report? I’m not sure what to call it, will be coming to you in two parts. The first half contains tips on what to think about when writing a Task 2 essay of the “discuss both views and give your own opinion” variety.
Honestly, both halves were created in part just to test out new methods of using media and my computer in hopes of creating IELTS materials that are
educational as well as entertaining. It’s a hobby. Hopefully, a hobby that produces something useful to those who are preparing for IELTS.
Before we begin, here’s a glossary of some terms which come
up that are important in understanding this work:
- issue at hand: (n ph) the main topic of a discussion
- precise: (adj) exactly what is wanted or intended
- weary: (adj) very tired of sth
- backwards causality: (n ph) using the results of something to explain the cause
- exemplify: (v) to be a very good example of sth
- convoluted: (adj) very disorganized causing confusion
- graded: (adj) in language, made stronger or weaker. Words that do this include “very”, “a little”, “highly”
- extreme adjective: (n ph) adjective that mean “very sth”, like “exhausted”, “vital” or “invaluable”. These usually cannot be graded.
- contrasting connector: (conj) a connecting word or phrase used to show that the next part of the sentence is very different or opposite from the first side. “but”
- conditional: (n) In language, a sentence about cause and effect, usually using the word “if”
- brush up on: (ph verb) review
- merr: (exclamation) This is not a word. It’s a noise I make quite a lot. It’s meaning depends on the intonation. With a rising intonation at the end, it indicates surprise or a question – merr? With a strong level intonation, it means “so there!” or “here it is!” Merr!
So, enjoy part one. I'll admit, 90% of what I present is not new, but the other 10% are my own ideas.
If you learn half as much about writing Task 2 as I did about combining PowerPoint and video production, this is definitely worth your time.
The essay correction feedback videos ended up being a lot more comprehensive than I'd planned, this meant I couldn't combine them into a single video. So, we've made it into three. Student A, T and F.
Videos of the three students' reports...
If you learn half as much about writing Task 2 as I did about combining PowerPoint and video production, this is definitely worth your time.
The essay correction feedback videos ended up being a lot more comprehensive than I'd planned, this meant I couldn't combine them into a single video. So, we've made it into three. Student A, T and F.
Videos of the three students' reports...
Oh! I forgot the model essay bit...
A bit over the top, but there we are. Here's the link to my essay. CLICK HERE
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