IELTS Writing Task 1: How to Write a Clear Overview
A step-by-step approach to IELTS Writing Task 1: paraphrasing the question, writing the overview and grouping data in body paragraphs.
Why the overview matters
The overview summarises the main trends without detailed numbers. Without it, Task Achievement is usually limited, even if the rest is accurate.
Group, don't list
Choose two or three logical groups — for example the highest values, or categories that rose versus fell — and compare within each group using data.