Mastering IELTS Writing Task 1 - Tense Usage

This video is ideal for IELTS learners aiming for Band 7.5 or above in Writing Task 1.
It provides a clear, step-by-step explanation of how to choose the correct tense when describing different types of bar graphs — both static and dynamic — in the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1.
The video begins with an overview of common Task 1 question types and explains the two key factors that influence tense choice: graph type and time reference.
It then walks you through examples of dynamic and static bar graphs, with and without time references, highlighting how to use past simple and present simple accurately and consistently.
Clear visual examples and a summary chart are included to guide your decision-making.

📖 What’s Covered in This Video:
✅ How to identify dynamic vs. static bar graphs
✅ How time references affect tense choice
✅ When to use past simple, present simple, or future tenses
✅ Whether present simple is acceptable with past years
✅ A quick-reference tense chart for IELTS Writing Task 1
✅ Final takeaways and tips for tense consistency

📌 Perfect for IELTS Academic candidates who want to describe visuals with clarity, accuracy, and the right grammar choices to boost their band score.

🎯 Watch until the end for a clear summary and a practical checklist you can apply to any IELTS Task 1 graph. You can increase the playback speed to 1.25x or 1.5x if you prefer, but watching the full video will help you understand each point clearly and boost your Task 1 writing confidence.

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