My IELTS Classroom Podcast

Want to improve your IELTS paraphrasing?

August 03, 2021 Shelly Cornick and Nick Lone
My IELTS Classroom Podcast
Want to improve your IELTS paraphrasing?
Show Notes

In the writing exam you will be given a topic that you need to address in an essay. One important IELTS skill, therefore, is being able to talk about the topic without repeating the sentences from the task. This is called "paraphrasing" and is one area where many students struggle. Why? Well, it is because there is so much false information about IELTS paraphrasing online (and in classrooms).

Many students have been told that you must NEVER repeat a word from the task.

This is not true.

Others think that they will be penalised if they repeat a word multiple times in the body of their essay.

Again, this is not true.

So, what is the truth about IELTS paraphrasing and what steps can you take to make sure that your essay is written and clearly and concisely as possible? Find out in today's episode of My IELTS Classroom!

You can find the full episode notes for this episode at 
 https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-paraphrasing/

In this episode, we will

  1. discuss the damage that a poor synonym can do to your essay
  2. explain why it is fine to repeat words from the task
  3. look at why you should attempt to paraphrase the main idea of a sentence rather than word for word
  4. look at the importance of including all of the main ideas in your paraphrase 

Useful Links 

Rate and review My IELTS Classroom
If you are on Apple Podcasts, help us to help more people just like you by rating and reviewing our show. Reviews let other students - just like you - find our information-packed episodes and start their IELTS journey in the best possible way.

Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:




Support the show