IELTS Writing Task 1 Template - Bar Chart
How to write IELTS Writing Task 1 bar chart
Bar Chart Essay Structure
1
Introduction (Overview)
Paraphrase the question + State the most notable features (overview). No detailed numbers.
2
Body 1 - Group 1
Describe the first data group: trends, highest/lowest values, comparisons.
3
Body 2 - Group 2
Describe the second data group: contrasting or complementary trends.
Sample Phrases
The highest figure wasIncreased from... to...Compared to...Twice/Three times as much as
Important Notes
- Task 1 requires a minimum of 150 words
- Do not include personal opinions
- Always include an Overview paragraph
- Compare and contrast data
- Use past tense for old data, present perfect for recent data