In this IELTS writing task 1 lesson for the academic exam, I answer the following questions: How many words must I write ? Is there a maximum number of words? Will I lose marks if I write fewer than 150 words? Can I repeat the question in my answer? What is paraphrasing and how can I use this technique in the IELTS writing exam? What verb tense should I use in IELTS writing task 1? In this video, I also give you some valuable advice about what NOT to do in the IELTS writing task 1. Private lesson and writing corrections by a tutor: http://bit.ly/2UKPO3w IELTS online course with practice tests and ebook: http://bit.ly/2UphZnV Andrew, Crown Academy of English Photo credits by FreeDigitalPhotos.net “Portrait Of Thai Teen Beautiful Girl Writing Book” by tiniroma “Prohibited Sign” by artur84 Photo credits by freeimages.com "Man writing" by freeimages.com/photographer/kristja-62527