IELTS Writing Task 1 - How to Analyze Charts, Maps, and Process Diagrams

In this IELTS Writing Task 1 lesson, you’ll learn how to accurately analyze charts, maps, and process diagrams. I explain how you can use a question checklist to practice your Task 1 analysis abilities. I also give an example of each kind of Task 1 data set. Here are the checklist questions from the video: Instructions: To improve your ability to analyze Task 1 data, use the questions below when you see a new graph, chart, map, or process diagram. After you’re comfortable with the checklists, gradually try to use them less and less until you can analyze the data more easily. Graph or Chart: What are the axes (x and y)? What are the units of measurement? (e.g. amount, %, age, etc.) Is there more than one group being compared? (e.g. 3 different countries) Does it show change over time? (this is common for graphs) What are the time periods shown? (past, present, future) What is the general trend? (increase, decrease, etc.) Are there any large differences between gro