Application of multi-way communication approaches in IELTS writing tasks
Zhu Youyi Nanjing Normal University
Objectives
interpret writing tasks
for study migration or work
Stage 1 traditional or pre scientific
Stage 2 psychometric structuralise
Stage 3 psycholinguistic -sociolinguistic
Spolsky's developmental model of language testing in the twenties century .
Patterns of cummunication
one-way
two-way
multi-way
enriched way from two-way communication
the purposes for writing in tests
narrative
expository
descriptive
persuasive
convincing
impressive
distinguish language styles formal vs. informal
tips
make points clear and to the point
include complax sentences. try usign seicolons if you feel confident aboutusign them correctly.
it's good to use figurative languge if you think it fits inwith the purpose and audience of the task. Metaphors and similes work well in speeches.
try linkig words: in additioin by contrast alternatively
suggest tips as to carry out IELTS training courses