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		<title>IELTS writing &#8211; coherence and cohesion explained</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dominic Cole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article looks at coherence and cohesion in IELTS writing and give examples of common mistakes that IELTS candidates make using them. Understanding these mistakes should help improve your IELTS writing and your band score.
Paragraphs
Paragraphs need to have a clear, central topic and be used logically. If your writing does not have paragraphs or the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>IELTS writing &#8211; an introduction to cohesion</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cohesion is how sentences and parts of sentences link together. It matters because if your sentences are cohesive, your writing becomes easier to read and you become able to write more sophisticated English by linking ideas together. More than that, it is an important factor in how your writing is graded,  as with coherence it [...]]]></description>
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