Task 1 Academic: Graphs & Charts
Master describing line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, and tables for IELTS Academic Task 1
Who it's for
Written for B1 (intermediate) students who handle everyday English and are ready for longer answers.
IELTS Speaking and Writing preparation, for band 5 and up. More IELTS Test Preparation lesson plans
Skills it practises
- Speaking: discussion questionsevery lesson
- Vocabulary: a target word listevery lesson
- Reading: a text or news storyevery lesson
- Controlled practice: gap-fills, matching, sorting and more7 of 8 lessons
- An answer framework to structure what they say2 of 8 lessons
- Role-play: a dialogue to act out1 of 8 lessons
Lessons
- Understanding Task 1 AcademicGoal: understand exactly what Task 1 Academic rewards — selection, comparison and the non-negotiable overview — anchored by your first complete Band 7 model report.43 minFree
- Line Graphs & Bar ChartsGoal: describe line graphs and bar charts with OSUF — varied trend language, grouped data, and a complete Band 7 model report.1 hr 3 minOutline
- Pie Charts & TablesGoal: describe pie charts and tables by ranking, combining and translating proportions — with a complete Band 7 two-pie model report.57 minOutline
- Writing OverviewsGoal: write the two numberless sentences that unlock Task 1 — the overview formula, Band 7 models for three chart types, and on-demand practice.56 minOutline
- Timed PracticeGoal: write a complete 150+ word Task 1 report inside 20 minutes — the clock plan, a Band 7 model of the practice chart, and a fully timed mission.50 minOutline
- Mixed Charts and ComparisonsGoal: report two-visual tasks as one connected story — signposted paragraphs, a joint overview, and the Band 7 cross-reference sentence.1 hr 4 minOutline
- Describing Maps and PlansGoal: describe map and plan changes with passives, spatial anchors and a transformation overview — including a complete Band 7 model report.1 hr 4 minOutline
- Practice: Full Task 1 ResponseGoal: plan, write and review a complete Task 1 report under exam conditions — with a Band 6 vs Band 7 contrast of the same table to calibrate your eye.1 hr 7 minOutline
How to use it in a lesson
- Lessons run 43 to 67 minutes, with a timing on every stage, so you can see before you start what fits your slot.
- Start with "Understanding Task 1 Academic": its whole plan is on this site, stage by stage, with the target vocabulary, free to read and to teach from on any video call.
- For a shorter slot, skip a practice stage or cut the discussion short: the stages are a guide, not a script.
Teach Task 1 Academic: Graphs & Charts with your student
Lesson 1 of this course is free. A free account opens it in the interactive player, and the rest of the course is included with Starter. Teaching it live with your student in the Tuton classroom starts with a 7-day free trial.
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