Making comparisons (bar chart)
By Gavin Reid
Read the guide: How to describe a bar chart in IELTS Writing Task 1 →
Learn how to compare and contrast multiple data series — the core skill for charts with two or more lines, bars, or segments.
What you'll do
- Write 4 sentences about the chart in your own words.
- Match target language for this function to its meanings, and see per-sentence accuracy notes.
- Rewrite each of your 4 sentences using the target language.
- Write a full 150-word essay on a real IELTS chart prompt.
- Get criterion feedback and per-item usage of the target language.
- Read a personalised summary and a suggested next lesson.
Target language you'll practise
slightly / considerably / significantly higher than
Adds detail about the size of the difference.
compared with / compared to
Introduces a comparison in a more formal way.
accounted for X%
A formal way to describe proportions or percentages.
…and more, with model examples and examiner-graded feedback inside the lesson.