IELTS Writing Foundation Version Xinhang Guide School IELTS Series of Books

Author: Beijing New Oriental School IELTS Research Center
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: English writing has always been a challenge for Chinese students. Many complain that they have memorized numerous online sample essays, yet achieve minimal results. Beyond grammar and vocabulary issues, many students struggle with having no idea how to approach essay topics, despite having a wealth of examples. They don’t know how to organize their thoughts, making it difficult to start writing. Clearly, they face not just "writing poorly" but "not knowing how to write." During the writing process of this book, the authors conducted interviews with a large number of students and found that many lacked good writing habits, followed unscientific writing processes, and lacked essential writing skills. Addressing common student issues, this book is designed for students aiming for IELTS scores of 7 or below, offering the following assistance:
1. Strengthen a scientific writing process: From understanding the topic to brainstorming, outlining, and finally reviewing the entire essay. It breaks down each step in detail, providing hands-on guidance to solve students' doubts about "how to write," "where to start," and "what to do at each stage."
2. Conduct targeted skill training: The skill orientation of the IELTS writing exam is highly evident. The two essays assess different writing skills, such as describing data, analyzing and comparing, presenting and supporting opinions, etc. By carefully analyzing official sample essays, examiner comments, and official scoring guidelines, the authors have categorized the skills tested in the IELTS writing exam into three difficulty levels, guiding students step by step from basic to advanced.
3. Integrate scenarios and topics throughout the book: With skill training as the core, the book includes extensive in-class and after-class exercises. It connects all lessons through scenarios and topics, aiming to help students develop the ability to discuss and argue effectively on various essay topics (e.g., family-related, environmental issues, etc.). Through this book, students can explore IELTS writing exam points in a relaxed and engaging way, moving toward higher scores.