How to tackle IELTS tables

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In IELTS Writing Task One, you will be asked to write a report based on a chart. These can come in a number of forms. You may be given a line graph, a pie chart, a bar chart, or even a map or a process. However, one chart that strikes fear into the heart of most students is the dreaded table.
Tables can be confusing as they can contain an overwhelming amount of data and it is not always clear what key features need to be included in the overview. However, in today’s episode, Nick and I will show you a simple strategy that will help you tackle any type of table with confidence.

This is an interactive lesson, so make sure you have this webpage open as you listen so you can see the charts and follow the class - https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-table/
In this episode, you will learn:

1. teach you how to find the key features for a change chart table and a compare chart table using three comparison points (time, category, and item)
2. explain how you can divide items into your own categories
3. show you how to group items correctly if you have a lot of data to cover in your report

Useful Links

• Watch the first three lessons in my Academic Task 1 video course: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/categories/academic-writing-task-1
• Download my free ebook "An ex-examiner's guide to the Band IELTS Descriptors": https://mailchi.mp/myieltsclassroom/examiner-guide-to-ielts-band-descriptors
• Listen to our similar lesson for line graphs: https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-line-graphs/

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