Meanwhile, Get Band 9 Linking Words - IELTS Energy Podcast 1282

The video tutorial focuses on teaching high-level linking words and phrases for IELTS essays. It highlights common mistakes students make, especially in organizing Task One essays, and provides strategies to avoid them. The tutorial also explains the use of adverbs like 'simultaneously' and 'concurrently' to enhance writing coherence. The importance of correct grammar and punctuation is emphasized to improve scores. The session concludes with a reminder to access additional resources for further learning.

What is a common mistake students make with linking words in IELTS essays?

• Using too many linking words

• Using linking words incorrectly

• Not using any linking words

• Using linking words only in the introduction

How can 'in the meantime' be effectively used in a sentence?

• To introduce a new topic

• To link two future events

• To conclude an essay

• To describe a past event

What does 'meanwhile' signify when used in a sentence?

• A change in location

• An event happening at the same time

• A future event

• A past event

Why is it important to organize your task one essay simply?

• To impress the examiner with complexity

• To ensure clarity and coherence

• To use more words

• To fill up the word count

What should you avoid doing in a task one essay?

• Using graphs

• Describing trends

• Jumping around in time

• Using simple language

What is the meaning of 'simultaneously'?

• In the future

• Before something else

• At the same time

• After something else

How can 'concurrently' be used in a sentence?

• To describe a sequence of events

• To conclude a paragraph

• To introduce a new idea

• To indicate simultaneous actions

What is a key benefit of using advanced linking adverbs like 'simultaneously'?

• They make the essay longer

• They are more common

• They are easier to use

• They improve the cohesion and coherence score

Why is correct punctuation important when using linking words?

• It is a rule in all essays

• It is required by the examiner

• It affects the grammar and coherence scores

• It makes the essay look neat

What should you do if you want to use 'simultaneously' in a sentence?

• Use it at the beginning of the sentence

• Pair it with a conjunction like 'while'

• Use it without any conjunction

• Place it at the end of the sentence