📘 Short Writing Course (8 Lessons)
Learn to write clear, confident, Band 7+ essays step by step. Each lesson takes two days: Day 1 to learn and practice, Day 2 to apply and refine.
🎯 Lesson 1 – Course Orientation & IELTS Task 2 Basics
Understand how IELTS Task 2 works, the five common essay types, and how this course is structured. You’ll set a personal SMART goal to track progress.
By the end of Lesson 1, you will be able to:
- ✅ Explain Task 2 requirements and timing.
- ✅ Identify the five essay types and what they expect from you.
- ✅ Map the 8-lesson journey and set your own SMART writing goal.
✍️ Lesson 2 – Building Strong Paragraphs
Learn paragraph structure (topic sentence, explanation, example, link) and practice drafting clear, focused body paragraphs that support your thesis.
By the end of Lesson 2, you will be able to:
- ✅ Use the four building blocks of a solid paragraph.
- ✅ Draft two coherent body paragraphs that each develop one idea.
- ✅ Apply precise vocabulary to improve clarity and concision.
🎬 Lesson 3 – Introduction Types & Writing a Full Start
Explore three effective introduction styles—Funnel, Contrast, Hook—and write your own introduction plus two well-structured body paragraphs.
By the end of Lesson 3, you will be able to:
- ✅ Identify Funnel, Contrast, and Hook introductions in samples.
- ✅ Write a complete introduction (background, paraphrase, thesis).
- ✅ Develop two body paragraphs with topic sentence, explanation, and evidence.
🔚 Lesson 4 – Writing Conclusions that Stick
Use a simple three-part formula: restated thesis → summary of key points → final thought. Draft a full essay with a polished conclusion that ties everything together.
By the end of Lesson 4, you will be able to:
- ✅ Analyze sample conclusions to see how they achieve impact.
- ✅ Write a full essay with a clear, non-repetitive conclusion (Band 7+ style).
- ✅ Avoid pitfalls like adding new arguments or copying the intro.
🔗 Lesson 5 – Coherence & Cohesion (with Referential Cohesion)
Learn the difference between cohesion (surface links) and coherence (overall logic), then practice referential cohesion (pronouns, “this/that,” summarizing phrases) to make ideas flow.
By the end of Lesson 5, you will be able to:
- ✅ Identify six common cohesion devices and use them accurately.
- ✅ Draft an essay with smooth links within and across paragraphs.
- ✅ Refine your draft using referential cohesion for clarity and connection.
🧩 Lesson 6 – Compound & Complex Sentences
Build grammatical range with compound (FANBOYS) and complex (subordinators) sentences. Practice combining ideas and avoid common errors like comma splices.
By the end of Lesson 6, you will be able to:
- ✅ Explain the difference between simple, compound, and complex sentences.
- ✅ Use coordinating & subordinating conjunctions accurately.
- ✅ Revise your essay to include a balanced mix of sentence types (Band 7+ control).
🏛️ Lesson 7 – Nominalization & Academic Style
Make writing more formal and concise with nominalization (“decide → decision”) and abstract nouns—then balance with active forms for clarity. Avoid over-nominalization.
By the end of Lesson 7, you will be able to:
- ✅ Convert verbs/adjectives to nouns to achieve an academic tone where appropriate.
- ✅ Balance nominalized and active forms for readability.
- ✅ Edit your essay to remove clutter and strengthen analytical style.
🏁 Lesson 8 – Finding your Voice & Final Draft Submission
Put it all together: write a timed full draft, polish it with a final checklist (structure, cohesion, grammar,
style), and submit for human feedback.
🌱 In this final lesson, you’ll also learn how to find your own ideas and words —
using simple, practical techniques to think clearly, brainstorm effectively, and write naturally.
You’ll discover how to express complex thoughts in your own voice and with confidence.
By the end of Lesson 8, you will be able to:
- ✅ Generate ideas quickly and organize them logically before writing.
- ✅ Find precise words and expressions that reflect your meaning naturally.
- ✅ Produce a complete, coherent essay under time constraints.
- ✅ Apply a final checklist (introduction → conclusion, links, precision, variety).
- ✅ Gönder your work for targeted feedback and an actionable revision plan.
📤 Ready for Human Feedback?
Get practical, timely comments with tracked changes + a clean copy. Typical turnaround: 1–2 days.
Includes: first review + revision check. Secure upload.