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Estructura TEEL

Todo párrafo de cuerpo Band 7+ sigue TEEL: Topic sentence (qué argumentas) → Explanation (cómo funciona) → Example (evidencia específica) → Link (conexión con el ensayo). El topic sentence ya está escrito — tú construyes E + E + L.

Official format versus WeLearn strategy

Official format: IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 evalúa desarrollo de ideas dentro de un ensayo completo. TEEL es una estructura pedagógica WeLearn, no una plantilla oficial obligatoria.

WeLearn strategy: Usamos TEEL para que cada párrafo haga trabajo argumentativo real y no se quede en afirmaciones generales.

Body 1 y Body 2 cambian según el tipo de pregunta

TEEL es el motor interno del párrafo, pero la función del párrafo depende del prompt. Antes de escribir, decide qué bloque debe construir cada body paragraph.

Opinión

Body 1: Razón principal que sostiene tu postura.

Body 2: Segunda razón o contraargumento refutado sin perder tu posición.

Discusión

Body 1: Primera postura explicada con neutralidad y ejemplo.

Body 2: Segunda postura explicada con neutralidad, seguida de tu evaluación.

Problema-Solución

Body 1: Causas/problemas específicos, no una lista vaga.

Body 2: Soluciones que responden directamente a esas causas.

Ventajas-Desventajas

Body 1: Ventajas con impacto real y evidencia.

Body 2: Desventajas más evaluación: cuál lado pesa más y por qué.

Dos preguntas

Body 1: Respuesta completa a la primera pregunta.

Body 2: Respuesta completa a la segunda pregunta, sin convertirla en otro tipo.

Writing Task 2 Lego system

An essay becomes manageable when every sentence has a function.

Treat each part as a block: if a block has no function, remove it. If a block is missing, the essay loses its structure. This flow connects writing, conjunctions and syllogism resources with real IELTS practice.

BLOCK 1

Read the prompt

Detect the question type and final instruction.

Output: Know whether to give an opinion, discuss, diagnose, evaluate pros and cons or answer two questions.

Practise →

BLOCK 2

Paraphrasing

Rewrite the topic without copying long phrases.

Output: The first sentence of the introduction.

Practise →

BLOCK 3

Take a position

Choose a stance, balance or roadmap according to the type.

Output: A clear thesis that matches the question.

Practise →

BLOCK 4

Body 1

Topic sentence + explanation + example + closing link.

Output: The first argument or first question answered.

Practise →

BLOCK 5

Body 2

Second argument, opposing view, solution or Q2.

Output: The second development block without losing coherence.

Practise →

BLOCK 6

Linking words

Connect logical functions: contrast, cause, example, result and conclusion.

Output: Natural cohesion instead of a memorised chain of linkers.

Practise →

BLOCK 7

Syllogism

General premise + specific case + controlled conclusion.

Output: Arguments that move logically from one idea to the next.

Practise →

BLOCK 8

Conclusion

Restate the thesis and close without new information.

Output: A brief, evaluative final paragraph.

Practise →

BLOCK 9

Final critical reading

Read like an examiner: instruction, position, development, cohesion and errors.

Output: A quick correction pass before submitting.

Practise →

BLOCK 10

Complete task

40 minutes, 250+ words and a global review.

Output: A complete essay with a checklist and model answer.

Practise →

Conjunctions and linking phrases by function

Addition: moreover, furthermore, in addition, likewise

Contrast: however, nevertheless, whereas, by contrast

Cause: because, since, as a result of, due to

Result: therefore, consequently, hence, as a result

Example: for example, for instance, such as, this can be seen in

Concession: although, even though, despite this, admittedly

Conclusion: overall, in conclusion, ultimately, for these reasons

Syllogism applied to a body paragraph

General premise

When children spend most of their free time online, they have fewer opportunities to practise face-to-face communication.

Specific case

For example, a teenager who studies and socialises mainly through a screen may avoid group activities at school.

Logical conclusion

As a result, excessive screen time can weaken social confidence rather than simply change the medium of interaction.

Sentence types for building arguments

Claim sentence

Presents the central point of the paragraph.

Public transport is a more efficient use of urban space than private cars.

Complex cause sentence

Explains why something happens using because, since, as or due to.

Because buses carry many passengers in limited space, they reduce congestion more effectively than road expansion.

Concession sentence

Acknowledges an objection without abandoning your position.

Although road construction may relieve traffic temporarily, it often encourages more car use in the long term.

Result sentence

Closes a logical chain with therefore, as a result or consequently.

Consequently, governments should prioritise mass transit when planning urban infrastructure.

📊 Band 5–6 vs Band 7–8 — comparación de párrafo

1/5

Opinión — argumento principal

Prompt: "Governments should invest more in public transport than in roads. To what extent do you agree?"

T — Topic sentence (dada)

Public transport represents a dramatically more efficient use of urban infrastructure than private vehicle networks.

Explica el mecanismo — ¿por qué es más eficiente? (1–2 oraciones, con datos o lógica específica, sin ejemplo de país todavía)

Example — da un caso concreto con nombre, cifras o estudio (ciudad, país, informe)

Link — conecta la evidencia con el argumento central del ensayo (empieza con "This demonstrates / suggests / shows that...")

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