IELTS Writing Task 2: Linking Words for the Conclusion
Summary
TLDRIn this lesson, the instructor advises students on the appropriate linkers for the conclusion of their IELTS Task 2 essays. The video script emphasizes avoiding certain linkers like 'finally' and 'in a nutshell' due to their informality or incorrect context. Instead, the instructor recommends using 'in conclusion' or 'to conclude' to clearly signal the end of the essay, which is crucial for maintaining an academic tone and improving the band score.
Takeaways
- 📚 The lesson focuses on the best linkers to use for starting the conclusion in IELTS Task 2 academic writing.
- 🚫 Some commonly used linkers are inappropriate for the conclusion of an academic essay, such as 'finally', which should be used in the last body paragraph.
- 💡 'In a nutshell' is informal and not suitable for academic writing, despite its correct meaning to summarize main points briefly.
- ❌ Avoid using 'in a nutshell' in IELTS academic essays as it can negatively impact the band score due to its informality.
- 🤔 The phrase 'in general' does not effectively indicate a conclusion and is not recommended for starting a conclusion paragraph.
- 👍 'In conclusion' and 'to conclude' are the recommended linkers to start the conclusion of an IELTS Task 2 essay.
- 🔑 The purpose of a linker at the beginning of a conclusion paragraph is to help the reader understand the order of information and to indicate the nature of the information.
- 📝 When using 'in conclusion' or 'to conclude', it signals to the reader that the essay is concluding, which is appropriate for academic writing.
- 📉 Some linkers like 'to sum up' are acceptable but not the best choice for starting a conclusion.
- 🔍 The instructor emphasizes the importance of choosing the right linker for the conclusion to enhance the clarity and formality of the essay.
- 👋 The lesson concludes with the instructor looking forward to the next IELTS lesson.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the lesson discussed in the transcript?
-The main focus of the lesson is to discuss the best linkers to use at the beginning of the conclusion for an IELTS Task 2 essay.
Why should 'finally' not be used to start a conclusion in an IELTS Task 2 essay?
-'Finally' should not be used because it is meant to indicate the final main point in the last body paragraph, not the conclusion.
What is the issue with using 'in a nutshell' in an academic essay?
-Using 'in a nutshell' is informal and not suitable for academic essays, as it can negatively affect the band score.
What does the phrase 'in a nutshell' mean and why is its use informal?
-'In a nutshell' means to summarize all the main points briefly, and it is informal because it is commonly used in speaking and informal writing.
Why is 'in general' not an appropriate linker to indicate a conclusion?
-'In general' does not specifically indicate a conclusion and therefore is not the best choice to start the concluding paragraph of an academic essay.
What are the recommended linkers to start a conclusion in an IELTS Task 2 essay according to the lesson?
-The recommended linkers to start a conclusion are 'in conclusion' and 'to conclude'.
What is the purpose of using a linker at the beginning of a paragraph in an academic essay?
-A linker at the beginning of a paragraph helps the reader understand the order of information and indicates what the information is about.
How does the use of 'to sum up' compare with 'in conclusion' and 'to conclude'?
-While 'to sum up' is acceptable, it is not recommended as highly as 'in conclusion' or 'to conclude' for starting a conclusion in an academic essay.
What does the instructor imply about the importance of using appropriate linkers in an IELTS Task 2 essay?
-The instructor implies that using appropriate linkers is crucial for clarity and can impact the band score in an IELTS exam.
What is the conclusion of the lesson regarding the use of linkers in IELTS Task 2 essays?
-The conclusion is to choose 'in conclusion' or 'to conclude' to start the conclusion of an IELTS Task 2 essay for the best results.
What does the instructor suggest for future lessons?
-The instructor suggests that there will be more lessons in the future, as indicated by 'I'll see you again in another IELTS lesson.'
Outlines
📝 Inappropriate Linkers for IELTS Task 2 Conclusion
This paragraph discusses the misuse of certain linkers in the conclusion of IELTS Task 2 essays. The instructor points out that while some linkers, like 'finally,' are commonly used, they are not suitable for a conclusion as they are meant to introduce the final main point in the last body paragraph. The paragraph also addresses the informality of 'in a nutshell,' which is not appropriate for academic writing. The instructor emphasizes the importance of using appropriate linkers to maintain the formality and academic integrity of the essay.
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Keywords
💡Linkers
💡Conclusion
💡IELTS Writing Task 2
💡Academic Essay
💡Inappropriate Linkers
💡Finally
💡In a Nutshell
💡Informal Writing
💡To Sum Up
💡In Conclusion
💡To Conclude
Highlights
Lesson focuses on the best linkers for starting a conclusion in IELTS Writing Task 2 essay.
Some common linkers used by students are inappropriate for academic essay conclusions.
The linker 'finally' is not suitable for conclusions and should be used in the last body paragraph.
The expression 'in a nutshell' is informal and should not be used in academic essays.
The phrase 'in a nutshell' can negatively impact the band score in IELTS.
The linker 'in general' does not effectively indicate a conclusion.
Three recommended linkers for starting a conclusion are 'in conclusion', 'to conclude', and 'to sum up'.
The use of 'to sum up' is acceptable but not the best choice for starting a conclusion.
Linkers at the beginning of a paragraph help the reader understand the order of information.
Using 'in conclusion' or 'to conclude' signals the start of the conclusion section in an academic essay.
Linkers are crucial for indicating the structure and flow of information in an essay.
Choosing the right linker can enhance the clarity and coherence of an essay.
The instructor emphasizes the importance of using appropriate academic language in IELTS essays.
Avoiding informal expressions is key to achieving a higher band score in IELTS Writing Task 2.
The lesson provides clear guidance on which linkers to use and which to avoid in essay conclusions.
Understanding the function of linkers in academic writing is essential for IELTS candidates.
The lesson concludes with a reminder to choose one of the recommended linkers for essay conclusions.
Transcripts
hello in this lesson we're going to look
at the best linkers to use to start your
conclusion for your ielt writing task
two essay now I have a list of linkers
on the board and I have seen students
using these linkers for their I academic
essay now are they good to use well I
can tell you some of these linkers are
inappropriate they should not be used
for the conclusion in your task two
essay now let's have a look we'll start
off with this one here finally now I
know your conclusion is the final
paragraph but finally does not indicate
a conclusion we use this Linker to show
the final main point so that means we
use this Linker in the last body
paragraph so you have
firstly
secondly finally and after that you have
your conclusion so please do not use
this for your
conclusion now another one let's have a
look at in a
nutshell now in a nutshell
the meaning of this means to summarize
all the main points briefly so the
meaning is correct but this expression
in a nutshell this is
informal and we mainly use this with
speaking or with some informal writing
so that means it is wrong to use this
kind of linker with an academic essay
for I
it's something that the examiner usually
notices and it will be a problem for
your band score so please don't use in a
nutshell for your I academic
essay um another one in general again it
does not really indicate a
conclusion so that
leaves three linkers we've got in
conclusion to conclude to sum up now
although to sum up is
okay I still wouldn't recommend using it
if somebody asked me for the best
linkers to start the conclusion of
course I would choose these now a Linker
at the beginning of the paragraph is
there to help the reader
to help the reader understand the order
of information and to indicate what the
information is so when I am reading an
academic essay and I see in conclusion
or to conclude I understand this is the
conclusion and that is good for an
academic
essay so in conclusion to conclude
please choose use one of them to start
your conclusion for your task 2
essay well that's all for this lesson
I'll see you again in another I's
lesson for
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