it is often observed that without linking words we cannot describe any situation in the form of a story.
The linker must be useful for enhancing the band score in IELTS writing task 1 because one of the criteria Coherence / Cohesion cannot fulfill without linking words
Here I will share easy-to-understand and useful linking words for IELTS writing task 1 which are often used by experts. you can also use refer Useful vocabulary for task 1 in IELTS
Add paraphs
- According to the line graph/pie chart/bar chart/table
- it can be seen that...
- it is clear that...
- it is noticeable that...
- it is observed that...
- it is interesting to note that...
Introduction first set of the data
- Beginning with the...
- looking at the graph in more detail...
- To begin with...
- Let me begin by describing the...
- An initial analysis of...
- A good starting point would be...
Introduction second set of the data
- Meanwhile, the (graph name) shows that...
- As for the (graph name), it shows that...
- Turning to the (whatever), it can be seen that...
- in 1999,...
- on the contrary...
- on the other hand...
Add conclusion
- overall
Add More Information
- Furthermore
- In addition
- Moreover
- Additionally
- As well as
- not only but also
Add contradict Information
- However
- Whereas
- In contrast
- while
- on the other hand
- conversely
- although
Add similar information
- likewise
- similarly
- equally
Add Result (use little)
- so
- therefore
- Thus
- consequently
- hence
- so that
- because of this
Add Important details
- Especially
- particularly
- Mainly
- notably
Add sequence(process chart)
- In the first stage
- Firstly
- At the beginning
- commence
- Next
- After That
- Afterwards
- in the following stage
- During the next stage
- in the second stage
- before a move to the next stage
- finally
- eventually
- The last stage is when
This all linker word is helpful to complete the criteria of Coherence and Cohesion as well as examiner easy to understand your task 1 like a beautiful story type.