Line Graphs: How to Describe a Line Graph for IELTS Writing Task 1! Line Graph Vocabulary

Learn how to describe a line graph in today’s English lesson! For the Academic IELTS exam Writing Task 1, being asked to describe a line graph is very common. In this lesson you will learn essential English vocabulary for describing line graphs, as well as 5 steps that will help you to write IELTS band 9 descriptions of line graphs. In addition, I will share with you a useful formula for paraphrasing what a line graph is about!

Some useful vocabulary for line graph trends / movement:
1. Remain stable, Remain steady, Remain constant, Remain consistent.
2. Fluctuate
3. Go down, Decrease, Fall, Drop, Decline, Dip
4. Go up, Increase, Rise, Grow, Climb
5. A little, Slightly, Slowly, Gradually, Steadily
6. A lot, Dramatically, Sharply, Significantly, Rapidly

*IELTS Writing Tip: Alternate between adverb - verb combinations and adjective - noun combinations when describing line graphs to make your writing more exciting and natural.

Steps for writing the description of a line graph:
1. Make sure you understand what the graph is about.
a. Read the title
b. Read the description
c. Look at the Y axis
d. Look at the X axis
2. Write an introduction about what the graph is about. Use my formula to help.
“This (type) graph” + Synonym for ‘shows’ + What is represented in the Y axis + Time expression explaining X axis.
3. Write an overview / summary of the overall trends in the graph. (Don’t use specific numbers in this part of the writing)
4. Write 2 -3 paragraphs with specific information and data from the chart. Use the vocabulary taught in this lesson.
5. Check your work. Check for spelling, grammar, vocabulary, format, and correct word count.

*’Shows’ Synonyms:
Demonstrates, Illustrates, Displays, Depicts

*Time Expressions to describe the X axis:
a. From start to end
b. Between start and end
c. Over a period of #
d. During a span of #

By the end of today’s English lesson you will have learned how to describe a line graph in English for IELTS academic writing task 1. The line graph vocabulary and steps for describing a line graph will help you to sound like a native English speaker and get a higher band in IELTS. Thank you for watching, “Line Graphs: How to Describe a Line Graph for IELTS Writing Task 1! Line Graph Vocabulary!” I hope this vocabulary for line graphs and tips for writing about line graphs will be useful for you as you improve your English and successfully get band 9 on IELTS. Good luck with your English studies!


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