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Following a good study order 
Is there any specific study order that we can recommend? Yes! So here's what 
we think is a good and practical study order: 
1. Essay structure and paragraphs 
The first thing to do is find an essay structure that works for you. You 
probably know that I prefer to write 4 paragraphs, and maybe you've 
seen how I write 2-sentence introductions, 5-sentence main paragraphs 
and 1-sentence conclusions. Try this: take some essays that you have 
already written, and rewrite them so that they all have the same number 
of paragraphs and sentences. 
2. Question types 
You need to see examples of the main question types, and make sure 
you know how to answer each type using your preferred essay structure. 
3. Planning, and isolated paragraph practice 
Take several different questions, and practice planning ideas. Then 
spend some time focusing only on introductions e.g. write an 
introduction for five different questions. Then do the same with 
conclusions. Then try writing different types of main paragraph e.g. an 
'advantages' paragraph, an 'opinion' paragraph, a 'problem' paragraph 
etc. 
4. Topic ideas 
When you are confident that you know how to write an essay, it's time 
to start working through as many common IELTS writing topics as 
possible. Even if you don't write a full essay for each topic, you should at 
least plan some ideas and opinions. 
5. Mistakes, corrections and improvements 
Try to find someone who can check your writing, highlight and explain 
your mistakes, and show you how to improve your essays.
 
 

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