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Improve coherence in essays: linking your paragraphs

Dominic Cole — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:42:59 +0000

This is all about how to improve the structure and coherence of your essays. The main idea is to think very carefully about how you start your paragraphs. You will find an exercise, some advice and three exercises to improve your skills.

Paragraph coherence: linking words

Dominic Cole — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:38:02 +0000

Advice on how to make your IELTS writing more coherent by using linking words correctly and using synonyms for coherence

IELTS essays – 3,4, or 5 paragraphs?

Dominic Cole — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:07:28 +0000

Is there an ideal number of paragraphs to an IELTS essay? I have recently come across two pieces of advice on IELTS forums on this topic that I happen to disagree with. One is that there is no problem with writing a 3 paragraph essay and the other is that the “ideal” number of paragraphs [...]

4 ways to make your paragraphs coherent

Dominic Cole — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:32:01 +0000

Advice and exercises on how to make your paragraphs more coherent with 4 simple tips. The central idea is to learn to think in paragraphs and use the openings of your sentences well.