7 WritingIELTS line graph: describe trends and choose figures
Describe an IELTS line graph by identifying overall trends, turning points and comparisons. Practise selecting figures with an original cycling data example.
IELTS Writing Task 1 chart types
Guides to IELTS Writing Task 1 charts: line graphs, bar charts, pie charts and tables. Find the overview, select key figures and check your report with a list.
Start with the overall features for your overview, then choose figures that support the comparisons. Each guide below covers one chart type with sample data, an illustrative paragraph and a checklist.
IELTS bar chart: select figures and make comparisons
Write an IELTS bar chart response by grouping categories and selecting comparisons. Practise with original transport figures and check units before writing.
IELTS pie chart and table: group data before writing
Describe IELTS pie charts and tables by checking units, totals and periods. Use an original household spending example to group categories and compare shares.